Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Against Loudspeakers in Mumbai Village
The Bombay High Court dealt with a case about loud noise from loudspeakers in Thakur Village.
Some people wanted the court to stop the noise and make sure the rules about noise were followed.
They also wanted the city to take over a piece of land and make it a quiet area.
The court said that the people should go to the correct authorities to solve the problem, instead of the court.
The court's decision was influenced by earlier court cases about noise.
Bombay High Court disposed of a plea regarding loudspeaker use in Thakur Village.
Petitioners sought prohibition of loudspeakers and strict noise pollution rule enforcement.
The court directed petitioners to seek remedy from the relevant authority.
Petitioners also wanted the BMC to regulate the public premises and declare it a silent zone.
Thakur Educational Trust opposed the plea, citing previous court decisions.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Bhavesh Premchand Kalia, Rajeev Kumar Sharma, and Thakur Educational Trust.
- What
- Bombay High Court disposed of a plea concerning loudspeaker use and noise pollution in Thakur Village.
- When
- June 18, 2024
- Where
- Thakur village, Kandivali (East)
- Why
- The court directed the petitioners to seek remedy from the relevant authority, citing previous rulings.
Petitioners' concerns
Thakur Educational Trust's position
Noise Pollution
Petitioners' concerns
Seeking prohibition of loudspeakers and enforcement of noise pollution rules.
Thakur Educational Trust's position
Opposing the plea arguing previous decisions have addressed similar issues.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Petitioners
- Bhavesh Premchand Kalia and Rajeev Kumar Sharma
- Subject
- Loudspeaker use and noise pollution
- Location
- Thakur Village, Kandivali (East)
- Ruling
- Petitioners to seek remedy through proper channels