Taking a strong stance on noise and air pollution during Diwali and other festivals, the Bombay High Court on Thursday issued directives prohibiting the bursting of firecrackers on roads and in public spaces across the state. However, no restrictions have been imposed on the manufacturing or sale of firecrackers. During a hearing of the matter, a division bench comprising Justice Girish Kulkarni and Justice Neela Gokhale also issued directives regarding restrictions on the use of DJs, loudspeakers, Dolby sound systems, and laser lights. The court has instructed the administration to formulate a set of regulations within one week and ensure their strict enforcement.