Bombay HC Bans Firecrackers on Public Roads, Questions Noisy Processions

‘Celebrations are not meant for someone to die’: Bombay High Court pushes for decibel caps, ban on firecrackers on roads during festivals

Bombay High Court urges decibel caps at Ganpati pandals/processions, action including sound system seizure, deposits, and possible ban on road firecrackers.

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The Bombay High Court on Tuesday ordered a ban on bursting firecrackers on public roads across Maharashtra during festive processions, observing that the practice poses direct safety hazards and drives up toxic air pollution as the state enters the critical post-monsoon period. 📰 Mumbai: Bombay High Court Bans Firecrackers on Public Roads, Flags Toxic Pollution.

Bombay HC bans firecrackers on public roads, questions noisy processions

The Bombay High Court has issued a complete ban on bursting firecrackers on public roads and deemed the use of loudspeakers, DJs, and laser beams during religious processions "unwarranted." The court emphasized that festivals must be celebrated without causing noise and air pollution, highlighting the need for strict enforcement of existing regulations.

Bombay High Court indicates ban on firecrackers on public streets during festivals

Bombay High Court indicated it will ban polluting firecrackers on public roads and mandate meter-logged decibel checks during festivals across Maharashtra.