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Bombay High Court Orders Celebrities to Promote Anti-Fireworks Campaign Free of Cost
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM
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The Bombay High Court has directed that celebrities must take part in an anti-fireworks drive without any remuneration, aiming to curb illegal firecracker usage.
Mumbai, Oct 26 — The Bombay High Court issued a directive compelling well‑known personalities to lend their influence to an anti‑fireworks campaign without receiving any payment. The order, delivered in a recent hearing, seeks to harness celebrity reach to discourage the illegal sale and use of firecrackers, especially during festival periods.
The court noted that fireworks contribute to a spike in injuries, air pollution and noise disturbances, and that a high‑profile awareness drive could help mitigate these harms. By mandating free participation, the bench aims to ensure the message reaches a broad audience without commercial exploitation.
Legal counsel for the petitioners highlighted the public‑health concerns associated with unregulated fireworks, while representatives of the entertainment industry were asked to comply with the court's instruction promptly. The order does not specify a timeline, but the court expects immediate action.
If the directive is not followed, the court warned that it could consider further contempt proceedings. The decision underscores the judiciary's willingness to involve popular culture in public‑safety initiatives.
The court noted that fireworks contribute to a spike in injuries, air pollution and noise disturbances, and that a high‑profile awareness drive could help mitigate these harms. By mandating free participation, the bench aims to ensure the message reaches a broad audience without commercial exploitation.
Legal counsel for the petitioners highlighted the public‑health concerns associated with unregulated fireworks, while representatives of the entertainment industry were asked to comply with the court's instruction promptly. The order does not specify a timeline, but the court expects immediate action.
If the directive is not followed, the court warned that it could consider further contempt proceedings. The decision underscores the judiciary's willingness to involve popular culture in public‑safety initiatives.