Governance
SC On Firecracker Smog: No Total Ban, Call Virat Kohli
The Take
The Centre's law officer to the Supreme Court on Delhi's firecracker pollution: "We have pulled up our socks…" The petitioners' lawyer: "Every single order has been violated and breached." A report on last year's order, said the court's adviser: not filed in a year. The court's suggestion: request Virat Kohli "to make a segment".
The Wire
The Supreme Court said it is not inclined to order a complete firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR and suggested the government ask cricketers like Virat Kohli to promote an enjoyable Diwali, LiveLaw reported. Justices M M Sundresh and P B Varale heard the case.
Why it matters
The court that keeps ordering cleaner Diwalis was told its orders are not followed, and turned to a cricketer.
The receipts
Source: LiveLaw