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Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Govt's 'All is Well' Stance, Demands Civilised Festival Celebrations
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CNBC TV18•23-09-2026, 16:42
Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Govt's 'All is Well' Stance, Demands Civilised Festival Celebrations
- •The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government's "All is Well" stance, stating noise pollution rules are not implemented.
- •The HC ordered a complete ban on loudspeakers, DJs, laser beams, and firecrackers on public roads during festival processions.
- •The court emphasized the need for "total restraint" on loud music and called for a more dignified and civilised way of celebrating festivals.
- •The bench noted "total laxity" by enforcement machinery in implementing Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules.
- •The HC highlighted that firecrackers lack noise decibel level indications and contribute to toxic pollution, especially in densely populated cities like Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Nashik.
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The Bombay High Court ordered a complete ban on loudspeakers, DJs, laser beams, and the bursting of firecrackers on public roads during festival processions to combat severe noise and air pollution.
The court criticised the state government for painting a rosy picture and chanting the 'All is Well' mantra, noting that enforcement machinery showed total laxity in implementing noise pollution rules.
The court noted that bursting firecrackers on roads is dangerous and unregulated, as sold firecrackers lack decibel level indications and toxicity norms, while creating severe toxic pollution.
