Overview
- The court barred the use of firecrackers from 10 pm to 6 am for the Shab-e-Barat observance, aligning usage with West Bengal Pollution Control Board rules.
- A division bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen issued the directions ahead of the February 4 observance.
- Police were instructed to ensure compliance and are authorised to act against violations under the court's order.
- The court directed police to provide adequate security to petitioner Shagufta Suleman and her family during the festival.
- An action-taken report must be filed before the next hearing listed in April, reflecting concern over past non-compliance in areas such as Park Street and Ripon Street.