‘Inaction against noise pollution from mosque’: HC warns of contempt action
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Bombay High Court directed Mumbai Police to respond to allegations of inaction against early morning loudspeaker noise from a mosque in Kandivali (East). The bench warned that failure to enforce noise pollution rules and court orders would result in contempt proceedings against police officers. A petitioner alleged repeated violations despite previous assurances and criminal cases. The court noted the area qualifies as a silence zone due to nearby hospital, school, and college.
Key Entities
Bombay High CourtMumbai PoliceKandivali (East)Reena RichardSamta Nagar police stationJustice Ajey S GadkariJustice Kamal R KhataNoise Pollution Rules 2000