Bombay high court raps BMC, MPCB over failure to enforce firecracker ban ahead of Diwali
The court directed the Mumbai police commissioner to brief station heads on its orders and prepare an SOP to ensure compliance with restrictions.
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Hindustan Times — Mumbai · · 1 min read
The court directed the Mumbai police commissioner to brief station heads on its orders and prepare an SOP to ensure compliance with restrictions.

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Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 22, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 22, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 22, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 22, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 22, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 22, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 22, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 22, 2026

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