MUMBAI: Bombay HC directs police to act on noise pollution complaints from religious structures, emphasizing swift action without revealing complainant identities.

Healthy noise levels generally should not surpass 55 decibels during the day and 40 at night, but in Mumbai the decibel ...

Case Title Residents of Kurla and Chunabhatti v State of Maharashtra Date of Order January 23rd 2025 Bench Single Judge bench ...

Ahmedabad: A residential society in the Manekbaug area has complained of noise pollution from the nearby community hall and ...

Use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday, directing the law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate the ...

The recent Bombay High Court judgment (23rd January 2025) addresses the contentious issue of the use of loudspeakers at places of worship and their legal standing under Article 25 of the Constitution.

While addressing vehicular noise has been a focus, it is equally vital to regulate loudspeaker usage in communal and religious settings.

The Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not essential to any religion and directed law enforcement to act against violations of noise pollution norms. The court emphasized the health ...