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PIL filed in Bombay High Court over noise norms in Pune

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A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court regarding the non-compliance with noise pollution regulations and the use of loud DJ systems during Pune's festival season.

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  • A new public interest litigation challenges the failure to enforce noise pollution standards and control DJ systems in Pune during festivals.
  • The petition requests the appointment of a third-party agency to monitor violations and enforce legal actions against offenders.
  • An earlier court order from 2016 mandates state authorities to manage and control noise pollution.
  • An incident involving an activist assault serves as a key reason for the requested urgent legal intervention.

What to watch next

  • Court hearing scheduled for October 5
  • Potential court directions on third-party noise monitoring
  • State response to allegations of non-compliance with 2016 judgment

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Anil Sakhare

senior counsel

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  • effective, meaningful and time-bound implementation and enforcement of an earlier judgment
    [1]The Times of India — Mumbai1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    seasons. Mentioning the PIL for urgent hearing before a bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna on Friday, senior counsel Anil Sakhare said it was filed in larger public interest for “ effective, meaningful and time-bound implementation and enforcement of an earlier judgment ”. The authorities fail to effectively monitor ambient noise levels or deploy calibrated sound-level meters, flouting past court judgments, Sakhare submitted. The HC said the PIL would be heard on October 5. The Ganpati

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Named India · Pune · Advait Sethna · Anil Sakhare · Bombay High Court · Mahesh Bedekar · Mahesh Chandra Tripathi

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