1. Heading of the Judgment

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors. (2025 INSC 1233)

2. Related Laws and Legal Provisions

While the judgment itself does not quote specific sections, it operates within the framework of the following constitutional and statutory principles:

• Article 21 of the Constitution of India: The Right to Life and Personal Liberty, which has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the right to a clean and healthy environment.

• The Explosives Act, 1884 and The Explosives Rules, 2008: Regulate the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and transport of explosives, including firecrackers.

• Jurisprudence from Precedents: The judgment heavily relies on and harmonizes the principles laid down in earlier cases, notably Arjun Gopal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors., which established the regulatory framework for balancing firecracker use with environmental concerns.

3. Basic Judgment Details

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