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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the CBI’s report on the use of toxic chemicals in the manufacture of firecrackers is very serious and “prima facie”, there is a violation of court orders on the use of barium and labeling of firecrackers.
A bench of Justice MR Shah and Justice AS Bopanna said that the CBI has found harmful chemicals like barium salt in the confiscated goods.
The top court said that manufacturers like Hindustan Fireworks and Standard Fireworks procured barium in huge quantities and used these chemicals in fireworks.
The bench gave one more opportunity to the producers to present their case with regard to the report of the Joint Director of CBI, Chennai and directed that a copy of the preliminary inquiry report of the CBI be given to all the lawyers concerned by Thursday.
The top court said that there is a celebration every day in the country but it has to look at other factors as well and cannot allow people to suffer and die.
The matter has been listed for next hearing on October 6.
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