2023-11-07 07:11:13
Kochi: The division bench partially relaxed the High Court single bench order banning untimely firecrackers in places of worship. The ban on untimely fireworks will remain in place from 10 pm to 6 am. But the division bench headed by the Chief Justice also clarified that important temples can approach the government for exemption through a special application.
The division bench clarified the issue following a petition filed by the government. The single bench order to conduct inspections in places of worship was completely quashed. The division bench also pointed out that there is an earlier Supreme Court order banning firecrackers from 10 pm to 6 am.
Earlier, the High Court single bench order banning untimely firecrackers in places of worship. The court observed that no holy book says that crackers should be burst to please God. Stating that firecrackers cause noise and environmental pollution, the court had also ordered the confiscation of illegally stored firecrackers in places of worship.
The Devaswom Board and the departmental minister, among others, have expressed their deep dissatisfaction with the ban, which did not specify exactly what Asama was. It was also pointed out that important festivals in the state, including Thrissur Pooram, would be dimmed. The government then appealed.
However, with the relaxation of the division bench order, festivals including Thrissur Pooram will be held as usual. Besides, the government has also given permission to set off firecrackers with the consent of important temples without any time limit for festivals.
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