Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Bombay High Court Questions Festival Noise, Considers Crackers Ban
The Bombay High Court is worried about loud sounds during festivals.
It looked at the use of loudspeakers in processions.
The court questioned why they can sometimes be used until midnight.
It said permissions are otherwise understood to end at 10:00 pm.
The judges said their concerns are about noise, not about opposing any religion.
The court is also considering a possible ban on firecrackers.
The report does not say that a ban has been ordered.
It also does not give a final decision on the loudspeaker rules.
The Bombay High Court raised concerns about noise pollution during festivals.
The court questioned why loudspeakers are permitted until midnight during processions.
It noted that such permissions are otherwise generally limited to 10:00 pm.
The bench said it was not acting against any religion.
The court is considering whether to impose a ban on firecrackers.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court bench.
- What
- The court questioned late-night loudspeaker permissions during festivals and considered a possible firecracker ban.
- Where
- The Bombay High Court.
- Why
- To address concerns about noise pollution and the rationale for allowing loudspeakers until midnight.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Issue
- Noise pollution during festivals
- Loudspeaker limit questioned
- Permissions allowing loudspeakers in processions until midnight
- Usual stated limit
- 10:00 pm for processions involving musical instruments, loudspeakers and amplifiers
- Additional measure considered
- A possible ban on firecrackers
- Court’s clarification
- The bench said its concerns were not against any religion