The Centre told the Delhi High Court that directing reduction of GST on air purifiers would be unconstitutional and violate the doctrine of separation of powers. It said Article 279A vests authority over GST decisions in the GST Council.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR due to persistent high air pollution levels. Emphasizing the right to health under Article 21 of the Constitution, the court stated that alternatives like “green crackers” must prove minimal pollution before reconsideration. It recognized the severe pollution crisis as an extraordinary situation warranting the ban.
