What to watch in Supreme Court’s new term

The Supreme Court's decision on September 30, 2026, to allow the manufacture of joined green crackers has brought joy to fireworks makers in Sivakasi. P. Ganesan, an office-bearer of the Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers’ Association, expressed that this is a significant milestone for the fireworks industry. The Supreme Court has set a few conditions for making chorsa, but the details are yet to be revealed.

The industry has been battling in the Supreme Court to lift the ban on chorsa since 2018. Major manufacturers like TANFAMA and The Indian Fireworks Manufacturers’ Association (TIFMA) were involved in the case. TIFMA general secretary, T. Kannan, said the Supreme Court order will have a significant impact on the industry, as joined crackers make up 20% of the total production of fireworks goods.

The ban on chorsa led manufacturers to produce aerial crackers, which require high expertise, causing more accidents. Now, the industry can relax and resume making chorsa, which is popular and affordable for all economic strata. Despite the possibility of making joined crackers of various sizes and numbers for the upcoming Deepavali, mass production will only be feasible in the next festival season due to the heightened inspection of fireworks units by State and Central government officials.