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In Re: Noise Pollution - Implementation of the Laws for Restricting Use of Loudspeakers and High Volume Producing Sound Systems
2005This landmark Supreme Court judgment is pivotal in India's noise pollution jurisprudence. It unequivocally declared that the right to live in peace and quiet, free from noise…
Forum for Prevention of Environmental and Sound Pollution v. Union of India
2005, 2007This case, a follow-up to the 'In Re: Noise Pollution' matter, saw the Supreme Court issue further directives specifically on the bursting of firecrackers. The Court reiterated…
Church of God (Full Gospel) in India v. K.K.R. Majestic Colony Welfare Association
2000Though predating the Noise Rules 2000, this Supreme Court judgment laid significant groundwork by affirming that no one can claim a fundamental right to create noise pollution.…