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Explosives Act

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Religious Festival Fireworks Permissible Under Strict PESO Compliance | Kerala HC Upholds Cultural Rights with Safety Conditions
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|Kerala High Court

Religious Festival Fireworks Permissible Under Strict PESO Compliance | Kerala HC Upholds Cultural Rights with Safety Conditions

Kerala High Court allows Vishu Vela fireworks display subject to Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) guidelines, affirming that cultural rights can coexist with public safety norms. The ruling mandates prior PESO authorization, chemical verification, and designated storage, setting a precedent for festival-related fireworks permissions.

Explosives Act Section 5 | State Cannot Impose Additional Licensing Conditions Beyond Central Rules : Gujarat HC Strikes Down Ultra Vires SOP
Case Law Analysis
|Gujarat High Court

Explosives Act Section 5 | State Cannot Impose Additional Licensing Conditions Beyond Central Rules : Gujarat HC Strikes Down Ultra Vires SOP

Gujarat High Court rules that District Collectors lack authority to impose extra licensing conditions for fireworks manufacturing beyond those prescribed in the Explosives Rules, 2008. The court quashed the state government's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) dated 21.08.2025 as ultra vires Section 5 of the Explosives Act, reinforcing that rule-making power rests solely with the Central Government. The judgment directs fresh disposal of pending applications within six weeks, setting a precedent against administrative overreach in licensing matters.

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