Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Mumbai Dargahs Challenge Police Action on Loudspeakers
Some religious places, called dargahs, in Mumbai are upset with the police for telling them to reduce the volume of their loudspeakers.
They believe the police are only focusing on them because they are Muslim, which they think is unfair.
They say loudspeakers are important for their prayers.
The police say they are just following a court order to reduce noise and aren't targeting anyone.
The court had previously told the police to take action against loud noises.
The dargahs have asked the court to make the police stop.
Five Mumbai dargahs are challenging police action on loudspeakers in Bombay High Court.
The dargahs allege the police are selectively targeting their community.
The police action follows a court order on noise pollution.
The dargahs claim the use of loudspeakers for 'azan' is essential.
Police assert action is against all structures, not any specific community.
- Who
- Five dargahs and Mumbai police
- What
- Five Mumbai dargahs challenged police action on loudspeakers.
- When
- The matter was posted for further hearing on July 9.
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Mumbai
- Why
- Dargahs allege selective targeting and violation of rights
Dargahs' Viewpoint
Police Viewpoint
Selective Targeting
Dargahs' Viewpoint
Police are singling out the Muslim community.
Police Viewpoint
Police are acting against noise pollution at all religious structures.
Violation of Rights
Dargahs' Viewpoint
Action violates fundamental rights.
Police Viewpoint
Action is in line with court orders.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Number of Dargahs
- Five
- Police Action
- Against loudspeakers
- Allegation
- Selective targeting
- Violation Claim
- Noise Pollution Control Rules, fundamental rights