Allahabad High Court bans DJs in Uttar Pradesh

Question: Recently which High Court has banned the DJs in a bid to regulate noise pollution?
(a) Allahabad High Court
(b) Delhi High Court
(c) Madras High Court
(d) Madras High Court
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 21st August 2019, in a bid to regulate noise pollution, Allahabad High Court has banned DJs all across the state.
  • If someone violates the order, he or she can be sentenced up to five years and may have to pay a hefty fine of Rs 1 lakh.
  • The decision was given by a bench of Justice P K S Baghel and justice Pankaj Bhatia on a public interest litigation filed by advocate Sushil Chandra Srivastava.
  • Announcing its verdict, the court said that violation of noise pollution laws were a violation of the fundamental rights of citizens and has asked the state government to ensure that no noise pollution rules are violated in the state.
  • The order is significant in view of the upcoming festive season that includes Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri.

Links:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/aug/21/allahabad-high-court-bans-djs-in-uttar-pradesh-for-flouting-noise-rules-2022273.html