Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Noise Pollution During Religious Processions

‘Innocent persons can’t suffer’: Bombay HC flags noise, air pollution during Ganeshotsav

The HC observed that "from the ground realities," it appeared the already existing rules are not properly implemented, causing "serious prejudice to the citizens at large."

Bombay high court takes suo motu cognisance of noise pollution during religious processions

The court sought details of the legal framework and enforcement measures, while another PIL on the issue is scheduled for hearing on October 5.

Bombay high court initiates suo motu PIL over sound pollution during Ganesh festival

Bombay High Court starts suo motu PIL on Ganesh festival noise pollution, questions permissions for loud music till midnight, issues notice to state, MPCB, BMC.

Not against any festival but noise pollution, says Bombay HC; takes suo motu cognizance of issue

Mumbai, Sep 21 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Monday took suo motu (on its own) cognizance of severe noise pollution across Maharashtra amid the ongoing festival season. The HC said it was not against any religion or festival but the issue of noise pollution. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale […]