Bombay High Court Disposes PIL Against Use Of Laser Beams And Loud Sound Systems During Festivals

The Bombay High Court has disposed a PIL against the usage of laser beams and loud sound systems during religious processions and other ceremonies.

The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar had heard the matter on August 16.

The petitioner had argued that the hazardous laser beams used in festivals resulted in loss of eyesight in several individuals. Further, that the noise pollution due to DJ systems and similar activities led to hearing loss in many individuals.

“The PIL is disposed in light of other remedies being available,” said Justice Borkar while pronouncing the judgment.

Case title: Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat Thou Their Sanghatak vs. State Of Maharashtra Through Their Chief Secretary, And Ors (PIL/191/2023 [Civil])