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Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Action Against Festival Noise
The Bombay High Court is worried about very loud sounds during festivals and public events.
These sounds can come from DJs, loudspeakers and other sound systems.
The court said it is not against any religion or festival.
It wants people to celebrate without troubling others.
The court asked Maharashtra’s advocate general to explain the noise rules.
It also wants to know whether those rules are followed during idol immersion processions.
The court will examine allowed noise levels and how violators are punished.
The case is scheduled to be heard again on Tuesday.
The Bombay High Court took suo motu cognizance of severe noise pollution across Maharashtra during the festival season.
The court said it was not opposed to any religion or festival, but was concerned about noise pollution.
A bench expressed concern over DJs, sound systems and loudspeakers used during festivals and public events.
The court directed Advocate General Milind Sathe to explain the rules governing noise pollution and their implementation during idol immersion processions.
The court will seek information on permissible noise levels and action taken against violators at its next hearing.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, including Justices G S Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale, and Maharashtra Advocate General Milind Sathe.
- What
- The court took suo motu cognizance of severe festival-related noise pollution and sought information on enforcement of noise rules.
- Where
- Across Maharashtra, including during idol immersion processions.
- When
- September 21; the matter was posted for hearing on Tuesday.
- Why
- Because the court expressed concern that loudspeakers, DJs and sound systems during festivals and public events may inconvenience others and breach noise limits.
Key facts
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Issue
- Noise pollution during festivals and public events
- Region
- Maharashtra
- Sources of noise
- DJs, sound systems and loudspeakers
- Court position
- The court said it was not opposed to any religion or festival.
- Information sought
- Noise rules, permissible levels, implementation and action against violators
- Next hearing
- Tuesday
Quotes
Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court bench hearing the noise-pollution matter
“We are not opposed to any religion or festival. However, while celebrating festivals, everyone should ensure others are not inconvenienced.”
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