IN RE:NOISE POLLUTION -IMPLEMENTATION OF vs THE LAWS FOR RESTRICTING USE OF LOUD

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of noise pollution in relation to the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the need for strict enforcement of existing laws regulating the use of loudspeakers and high-volume sound systems, particularly in residential areas, to prevent harm to individuals, as highlighted by a tragic incident involving a young girl. The Court held that the amendment to the Noise Pollution Control and Regulation Rules, 1999, allowing night-time use of loudspeakers without adequate guidelines, is susceptible to misuse and undermines the purpose of the original legislation.