SHOs told to remove loudspeakers from religious places in Jalandhar
5 years, 4 months ago

SHOs told to remove loudspeakers from religious places in Jalandhar

Hindustan Times  

In order to check noise pollution, the station house officers in the district have been directed to remove loudspeakers from religious places. HT Image The move comes after the recent directions of the Punjab and Haryana high court which directed the state to ensure that religious body, including temples, mosques and gurdwara, do not play speakers without written permission from the authorities concerned. There are 355 gurdwaras, 254 temples, 39 churches and 25 mosques in the Jalandhar city besides over 700 religious places in rural areas of the district. Deputy commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma also held a meeting with additional deputy commissioner Jasbir Singh, deputy commissioner of police Arun Saini, sub divisional magistrates Amit Kumar, Rahul Sindu and Vineet Kumar and other administration officials in this regard.

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Maharashtra: BJP- led Mahayuti govt warns of strict against places of worship violating noise limits of loudspeakers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra: BJP- led Mahayuti govt warns of strict against places of worship violating noise limits of loudspeakers

New Indian Express  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday warned of strict action against places of worship for violating noise limits of loudspeakers. Fadnavis told the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly that as per Supreme Court guidelines, at any places of worship, it is mandatory to obtain permission from competent authority before installing and using loudspeakers. If this prevailing decibel norm is violated then …

Use of loudspeakers not an essential part of any religion: Bombay HC
2 months ago

Use of loudspeakers not an essential part of any religion: Bombay HC

Op India  

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has declared that the use of loudspeakers is not an essential practice of any religion. Therefore, the court directed the state to take appropriate actions to control the decibel level of loudspeakers, voice amplifiers, public address systems or any other sound-emitting gadgets used in religious places. The Bombay High Court also directed …

Use Of Loudspeakers Not 'Essential Religious Practice': Bombay HC Asks Mumbai Police To Act Against Use Of Loudspeakers At Religious Places
2 months ago

Use Of Loudspeakers Not 'Essential Religious Practice': Bombay HC Asks Mumbai Police To Act Against Use Of Loudspeakers At Religious Places

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said that using loudspeakers for prayers or for reciting religious discourses is not an essential part of any religion and therefore, ordered the Mumbai Police to strictly implement the Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 and ensure that no religious place creates noise pollution by using loudspeakers. The guidelines are: "Once a citizen of any locality …

Religious Places Are For Offering Prayers, Loudspeaker Use Not A Right As It Often Causes Nuisance To Residents: Allahabad HC
2 months ago

Religious Places Are For Offering Prayers, Loudspeaker Use Not A Right As It Often Causes Nuisance To Residents: Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that religious places are primarily for offering prayers to the divinity, and thus, the use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a matter of right, especially when such use often creates a nuisance for the residents. The Court further emphasised that since religious places are for offering prayers to the divinity, the use of …

MP High Court Seeks State's Response On PIL Against Use Of High Power Loudspeakers In Social And Religious Functions
2 months ago

MP High Court Seeks State's Response On PIL Against Use Of High Power Loudspeakers In Social And Religious Functions

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State to file a detailed reply to a PIL concerning noise pollution caused by use of high power loudspeakers in social and religious functions. The petition states that use of DJs in social and religious functions as well as in religious processions not only leads to health hazards but also causes communal …

Indore admin removes loudspeakers from religious places, Muslim leaders object
10 months ago

Indore admin removes loudspeakers from religious places, Muslim leaders object

Hindustan Times  

The local administration in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has removed over 400 loudspeakers from religious sites of different communities in the past two days, triggering opposition from Muslim religious leaders. Collector Singh has said that loudspeakers had been removed on the state government's instructions According to a police official, in the last 48 hours, as many as 437 loudspeakers were removed …

[Noise Pollution] Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Status Report On Implementation Of Guidelines On Use Of Loudspeakers
1 year ago

[Noise Pollution] Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Status Report On Implementation Of Guidelines On Use Of Loudspeakers

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought a status report on the implementation of its guidelines on the use of loudspeakers, from the Governments of Punjab and Haryana.While hearing a plea of a Haryana resident against curbing use of loudspeaker in Gurudwara, Acting Chief Justice G.S. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought a status report on the …

Loudspeaker Raj: Suffering noise pollution in silence
1 year ago

Loudspeaker Raj: Suffering noise pollution in silence

New Indian Express  

The deafening noise of DJs and public address systems have emerged as a bane of modern life. The Centre in 2000 framed the Noise Pollution Rules that prescribe permissible noise levels or ambient air quality for different areas, separately for day and night time. While the maximum permissible noise level for residential areas respectively for day and night time has …

Temple Annual Festival: Kerala HC Permits Use Of Loudspeaker For 1 Hour After 10PM Deadline Provided Voice Doesn't Travel Beyond Its Premises
1 year, 1 month ago

Temple Annual Festival: Kerala HC Permits Use Of Loudspeaker For 1 Hour After 10PM Deadline Provided Voice Doesn't Travel Beyond Its Premises

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has permitted a Temple in Alappuzha district to use the Public Address System till 11 PM, i.e. The petitioner is the President of the Temple and had approached the Court seeking permission to use the Public Address System from 10 PM to 12 PM on main two last days of their annual festival. The Court found …

Over 250 illegal loudspeakers installed at religious sites in Agra removed
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 250 illegal loudspeakers installed at religious sites in Agra removed

India Today  

Agra Police removed more than 250 loudspeakers, following directives issued by the state government against unregulated loudspeakers at religious establishments within the city. However, tensions escalated as Muslim fundamentalists protested, saying that the number of loudspeakers removed from Hindu religious sites was significantly lower than those from Muslim sites. A senior police officer informed India Today that approximately 400 loudspeakers …

A Look at Politics, Noise Laws & Muslim Votes - News18
2 years ago

A Look at Politics, Noise Laws & Muslim Votes - News18

News 18  

Starting a high-decibel controversy on the use of loudspeakers by mosques during azaan yet again, Bharatiya Janata Party leader K S Eshwarappa on Monday called Allah “deaf". In a July 2005 order, the Supreme Court banned the use of loudspeakers and music systems in public places between 10 pm and 6 am as the high decibels, termed noise pollution, could …

Haridwar: 7 mosques fined for blaring loudspeakers beyond prescribed levels
2 years, 2 months ago

Haridwar: 7 mosques fined for blaring loudspeakers beyond prescribed levels

Op India  

On Thursday, January 19, the district administration in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar city imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each on seven mosques which were found violating the permissible sound levels of loudspeakers as ordered by the Uttrakhand High Court in 2018. The SDM Haridwar Puran Singh Rana said that as per the orders of the Uttarakhand High Court, a limit on …

Loudspeaker Row: Karnataka Govt Says No Permanent Licenses Granted, High Court Orders Preventive Action Against Religious Places, Pubs
2 years, 9 months ago

Loudspeaker Row: Karnataka Govt Says No Permanent Licenses Granted, High Court Orders Preventive Action Against Religious Places, Pubs

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the concerned state authorities to take appropriate action and not permit the use of Loudspeakers, Public Address System and other musical instruments producing sounds between 10 pm to 6 am at any Religious places and Pubs or restaurants. It was also submitted that licence for the use of loudspeaker and PA system and …

Karnataka: No loudspeakers between 10 PM-6 AM in religious places, pubs, restaurants, says HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka: No loudspeakers between 10 PM-6 AM in religious places, pubs, restaurants, says HC

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka HC urged state government to strictly implement the ban on loudspeakers Loudspeakers were banned from playing any religious songs, music etc between 10 PM and 6 AM The petition was filed by Rakesh P in 2021. The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the State government to implement the ban that it had earlier issued on the use …

Action taken on nearly 1.3 lakh loudspeakers at religious places in Uttar Pradesh, says spokesman
2 years, 9 months ago

Action taken on nearly 1.3 lakh loudspeakers at religious places in Uttar Pradesh, says spokesman

Firstpost  

The state’s home department had on April 23 issued orders to remove loudspeakers from religious places. The directives were based on an order of the Allahabad High Court Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday said action has been taken on nearly 1.3 lakh loudspeakers at religious places across the state, while more than 13,000 such devices were donated to …

Karnataka govt bans use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka govt bans use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka government on Tuesday banned the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am amid a raging debate over loudspeakers. Karnataka government said that a loudspeaker or a public address system shall not be used except after obtaining written permission from the designated authorities. "A loudspeaker or a public address system shall not be used at night except …

Your Space: Rules restricting the use of loudspeakers should apply to all
2 years, 10 months ago

Your Space: Rules restricting the use of loudspeakers should apply to all

Hindustan Times  

With the issue of use of loudspeakers at religious places turning communal and political, readers share their experiences regarding its use and suggest solutions that will help maintain religious harmony. Ankit Rungta India needs freedom from communal propaganda There had always been quarrels amidst religions by displays of communal powers and satisfying their political drives. I also have witnessed loud …

Take action on loudspeakers at religious places on lines of UP goverment: BJP MP to Delhi LG
2 years, 10 months ago

Take action on loudspeakers at religious places on lines of UP goverment: BJP MP to Delhi LG

Firstpost  

New Delhi: BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Monday urged Lt Governor Anil Baijal and civic bodies here to take action on loudspeakers at religious places violating Supreme Court’s order on the lines of a similar drive conducted by the Uttar Pradesh government. “As per the order of the Supreme Court, loudspeakers at all religious places should be either …

Mumbai mayor: Noisy loudspeakers will be removed from mosques and temples
2 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai mayor: Noisy loudspeakers will be removed from mosques and temples

Op India  

Responding to Raj Thackeray’s loudspeaker ultimatum from Aurangabad on Sunday, Mumbai Mayor, and Shiv Sena leader Kishori Pednekar has said that loudspeakers will be removed from mosques as well as from the temples if they breach prescribed decibel levels. While responding to Raj Thackeray’s demand to pull down loudspeakers from mosques by May 4, she said, “No one including Muslims …

Uttar Pradesh: Nearly 54,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across state so far
2 years, 10 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Nearly 54,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across state so far

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh: Nearly 54,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across state so far The move came days after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive for restricting the volume of loudspeakers at religious places in order to avoid inconvenience to people living nearby. Highlights 16,682 loudspeakers have been removed in the Bareilly zone alone Move came days after CM Yogi's directive …

Raj Thackeray firm on deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques
2 years, 10 months ago

Raj Thackeray firm on deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques

The Hindu  

Refusing to budge on the issue of removing loudspeakers from mosques, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday warned Muslims that if they do not accept his request, then he should not be held responsible for what occurs in Maharashtra after May 4. Addressing a jam-packed audience in Aurangabad’s Marathwada Sanskruti Mandal ground, Mr. Thackeray, in a bid to …

Over 50,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 50,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

A statewide drive is on across the state since 25 April to remove unauthorised loudspeakers from religious places and set the volume of others within permissible limits Lucknow: Nearly 54,000 unauthorised loudspeakers were removed from religious places and the volume of over 60,000 was set to permissible limits across Uttar Pradesh following a government order, a senior police official said …

Ahead of Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on loudspeakers, here is what politicians have to say
2 years, 10 months ago

Ahead of Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on loudspeakers, here is what politicians have to say

Op India  

Since Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray took up the issue of Azaan using loudspeakers and issued an ultimatum to the Maharashtra state government to remove the loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, 2022, numerous politicians in the country have joined in and commented on the subject. Without loudspeaker prayer, awakening, bhajan, devotion and Sadhna would not have happened?” असल …

After Eid... I will not listen to anybody: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on removal of loudspeakers | 10 points
2 years, 10 months ago

After Eid... I will not listen to anybody: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on removal of loudspeakers | 10 points

India TV News  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Sunday reminded Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to bring down all loudspeakers atop mosques in the state reiterating his May 3 deadline while terming the issue a social one and not religious. Reiterating that loudspeakers were a "social" and not a "religious" matter, he made it clear that if Muslims try to …

Nearly 46,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places in Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 10 months ago

Nearly 46,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places in Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

Under the drive, beginning 25 April, a total of 45,733 loudspeakers was removed and the volume of 58,861 others was lowered to the permissible decibel limit till Saturday morning Lucknow: Nearly 46,000 unauthorised loudspeakers were removed from religious places and the volume of another 59,000 was set to permissible limits across Uttar Pradesh following a government order, a senior police …

Loudspeaker controversy: BJP ally and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls it 'useless issue'
2 years, 10 months ago

Loudspeaker controversy: BJP ally and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls it 'useless issue'

India TV News  

Highlights Nitish Kumar said discussion of removing loudspeakers from religious places is 'useless' Chief Minister said that we do not agree with all these things in Bihar Close to 22,000 unauthorised loudspeakers have been removed in UP Loudspeaker controversy: Amidst the raging controversy over loudspeakers across the country, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar bluntly said that the discussions of removing …

Loudspeaker Row: Raj Thackeray Lauds Yogi-led UP Govt, Takes 'Bhogi' Jibe at Maha CM
2 years, 10 months ago

Loudspeaker Row: Raj Thackeray Lauds Yogi-led UP Govt, Takes 'Bhogi' Jibe at Maha CM

News 18  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday lauded the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to remove loudspeakers from religious structures, and took a dig at his cousin and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, saying the western state unfortunately has bhogis. In UP, nearly 11,000 unauthorised loudspeakers had been removed from religious places and volume of another 35,000 was set …

Silent temples, mosques on anvil in UP, nearly 11,000 loudspeakers removed
2 years, 11 months ago

Silent temples, mosques on anvil in UP, nearly 11,000 loudspeakers removed

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Following the direction of the Uttar Pradesh government, nearly 11,000 loudspeakers have been removed from religious places till Wednesday evening. The home department of the state removed loudspeakers from eight zones of the state, including Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and four commissionerates -- Lucknow, Kanpur, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Varanasi. Out of the total, the home …

In UP, 10,923 'unauthorised' loudspeakers removed, volume of 35,221 set within permissible limits
2 years, 11 months ago

In UP, 10,923 'unauthorised' loudspeakers removed, volume of 35,221 set within permissible limits

Firstpost  

In Uttar Pradesh, a statewide drive is being underway to remove loudspeakers which have been placed at religious places without permission from the district administration Lucknow: Close to 11,000 unauthorised loudspeakers were removed from religious places and volume of other 35,000 was set to permissible limits across Uttar Pradesh following a government order, a senior police official said on Wednesday. …

11,000 loudspeakers removed from UP religious places; 35,000 lower volume: Cops
2 years, 11 months ago

11,000 loudspeakers removed from UP religious places; 35,000 lower volume: Cops

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Over 11,000 loudspeakers in religious places have been removed and the volume of another 35,000 loudspeakers lowered to permissible levels across Uttar Pradesh over the last four days, a senior state police officer said on Wednesday. UP police officers said religious places across the state have either removed 46,000 loudspeakers or set the volume to permissible levels stipulated by …

UP's Sound Check: 6,031 Loudspeakers Removed from Religious Places, Volume Lowered at 29,674 Spots
2 years, 11 months ago

UP's Sound Check: 6,031 Loudspeakers Removed from Religious Places, Volume Lowered at 29,674 Spots

News 18  

Acting on the orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the police have removed 6,031 unauthorised loudspeakers from religious places and the sound levels have been lowered at 29,674 spots in Uttar Pradesh. This drive will continue till April 30.” LATEST DATA Recently, Adityanath gave instructions to ensure the sound of loudspeakers at religious places is as per the set standards. …

Uttar Pradesh Government orders removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places
2 years, 11 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Government orders removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh Government has ordered for removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places in the State, a senior official said on Monday. The move comes days after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive for restricting the volume of loudspeakers at religious places in order to avoid trouble to people living nearby. "The police have been directed to establish conversations with …

Following CM Yogi's order, volume of loudspeakers at 17,000 religious places in UP lowered
2 years, 11 months ago

Following CM Yogi's order, volume of loudspeakers at 17,000 religious places in UP lowered

India Today  

Last week, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that loudspeakers can be used at religious places in the state with permission but the sound should not be heard outside the premises concerned. The government asked the volume of loudspeakers to be lowered to the standards set for all the religious places, including the temples and mosques in the state. …

UP govt sets loudspeaker volume and usage limit for places of worship: report
2 years, 11 months ago

UP govt sets loudspeaker volume and usage limit for places of worship: report

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of a row over use of loudspeakers for religious activities in Maharashtra, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a new set of rules for the use of loudspeakers by places of worship, Live Hindustan reported. The government has also ordered law enforcement officials to conduct a weekly review of the compliance with the rules at the …

UP govt issues diktat to remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places
2 years, 11 months ago

UP govt issues diktat to remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has said that illegal loudspeakers will be removed from religious places across the state. The diktat comes five days after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that loudspeakers can be used at religious places with permission but the sound must not come out of the premises. Earlier, Inspector General of Police, Prayagraj, asked the …

Ahead of Eid, UP Govt Starts Drive to Remove Illegal Loudspeakers from Religious Places
2 years, 11 months ago

Ahead of Eid, UP Govt Starts Drive to Remove Illegal Loudspeakers from Religious Places

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places in the state ahead of Eid. The move comes days after CM Yogi Adityanath’s directive for restricting the volume of loudspeakers at religious places in order to avoid trouble for people living nearby. Additional Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Monday said that so far …

Shor in the city: What the rulebook says about the use of loudspeakers in religious places
2 years, 11 months ago

Shor in the city: What the rulebook says about the use of loudspeakers in religious places

Firstpost  

MNS chief Raj Thackeray recently became another politician to demand stricter regulations on the use of loudspeakers by mosques In a recent speech at a rally in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray called on the state government to remove loudspeakers from mosques, warning that if it failed to do so his party would place loudspeakers in …

Loudspeakers At Religious Places: Bombay High Court Agrees To Hear Plea Alleging Contempt Of Landmark Noise Pollution Judgement
2 years, 11 months ago

Loudspeakers At Religious Places: Bombay High Court Agrees To Hear Plea Alleging Contempt Of Landmark Noise Pollution Judgement

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has agreed to hear a 2018 contempt petition for non-compliance of orders regarding "illegal loudspeakers" at religious places against the former Additional Chief Secretary and other high ranking police officers in the state. In a judgement delivered in August 2016, a bench led by then Bombay High Court judge Justice Abhay Oka passed orders in a …

Mumbai police to make rules in 2 days on use of loudspeakers in public places
2 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai police to make rules in 2 days on use of loudspeakers in public places

Live Mint  

Amid rising debate and tensions all over the country, ones that include wearing head scarf or Hijaab in classroom, to Azaan being heard over loudspeakers, the Maharashtra Homes Minister Dilip Walse Patil has said that the Director General of Police and Mumbai police Commissioner have been asked to formulate guidelines on the use of loudspeakers in public places in the …

Maharashtra: Loudspeakers at religious sites to be allowed only with permission
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra: Loudspeakers at religious sites to be allowed only with permission

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Minister Dilip Walse Patil will meet today to discuss the law and order situation in the state. Recently, reacting to the loudspeakers controversy heated up in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the state government will discuss the order of the court and will talk to the Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil …

Loudspeakers banned within 100 metres of mosques before and after Azaan in Nashik
2 years, 11 months ago

Loudspeakers banned within 100 metres of mosques before and after Azaan in Nashik

India TV News  

Highlights Police said that prior permission should be obtained to use loudspeakers at religious places Unauthorised use of loudspeakers at all religious places would invite strict punitive action Amid a raging controversy over the usage of loudspeakers at religious places, the Nashik Police has issued an order making it mandatory to take permission for using loudspeakers at religious places. Police …

‘No question of…’: Maharashtra home minister on loudspeakers amid azaan row
2 years, 11 months ago

‘No question of…’: Maharashtra home minister on loudspeakers amid azaan row

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Saturday ruled out removing loudspeakers from mosques or temples, amid the controversy over Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3. “Clear instructions have been given that loudspeakers are allowed within the permitted decibel limit and if anyone violates that then legal action will be taken,” he …

Government implementing HC order on decibel level of loudspeakers in mosques: Karnataka CM
2 years, 11 months ago

Government implementing HC order on decibel level of loudspeakers in mosques: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

As right-wing Hindu groups called for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the Karnataka Government is implementing a High Court order regulating the sound volume of loudspeakers in mosques. In response to a question on the demand for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques from right-wing Hindu organisations in Karnataka, the Chief Minister said, “This …

Take Muslim community into confidence, says Karnataka minister on mosque loudspeaker row
2 years, 11 months ago

Take Muslim community into confidence, says Karnataka minister on mosque loudspeaker row

India Today  

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa on Monday said the loudspeaker issue raised by Raj Thackeray needs to be resolved by taking the Muslim community in confidence. "The attempts by Raj Thackeray or Sri Rama Sene against the use of loudspeakers at mosques, has to be naturally done by taking the Muslim community into confidence. READ | We don't spare those who …

No Loudspeakers in Mosques, Dargahs Between 10pm and 6am, Says Karnataka Board of Auqaf
4 years ago

No Loudspeakers in Mosques, Dargahs Between 10pm and 6am, Says Karnataka Board of Auqaf

News 18  

The Karnataka State Board of Auqaf has issued a circular banning use of loudspeakers in mosques and dargahs from 10pm to 6am. In its circular issued on March 9, the board states that the decision was taken in view of the issue of loudspeakers in mosques being raised in various courts. Whoever uses any sound amplifier, or burst sound emitting …

Karnataka Waqf Board bars use of loudspeakers between 10 pm to 6 am during azaan
4 years ago

Karnataka Waqf Board bars use of loudspeakers between 10 pm to 6 am during azaan

India Today  

The Karnataka State Board of Auqaf has prohibited the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am during azaan for all mosques and dargahs in the state. In a circular, the Board said the decision to bar the use of loudspeakers was taken to prevent noise pollution. The circular states, "It is observed that increasing ambient noise level around …

Plea Seeking A Ban on Mosques From Using Loudspeakers For Azan: Delhi HC Asks Authorities to Submit Report
5 years, 1 month ago

Plea Seeking A Ban on Mosques From Using Loudspeakers For Azan: Delhi HC Asks Authorities to Submit Report

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government and Delhi Police to submit status reports in a contempt petition highlighting non-compliance with court's earlier order banning use of loudspeakers by religious places between 10 pm to 6 am. The present contempt petition is moved by Sanjiv kumar, claiming that almost all the mosques in Delhi are using loudspeakers, in violation of …

No Religion Prescribes Use Of Loudspeakers For Worshipping: Allahabad HC Declines Mosques' Request To Install Loudspeaker For Azaan [Read Judgment]
5 years, 2 months ago

No Religion Prescribes Use Of Loudspeakers For Worshipping: Allahabad HC Declines Mosques' Request To Install Loudspeaker For Azaan [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Stating that no religion prescribes the use of loudspeakers for worshipping, the Allahabad High Court declined the permission sought by two mosques to install loudspeakers, for the purposes of Azaan. "No religion prescribes or preaches that prayers are required to be performed through voice amplifiers or by beating of drums and if there is such practice, it should not adversely …

Muslim organizations plan to restrict use of loudspeakers at mosques in Kerala
5 years, 2 months ago

Muslim organizations plan to restrict use of loudspeakers at mosques in Kerala

New Indian Express  

MALAPPURAM: Muslim organizations plan to reduce use of loudspeakers at mosques for prayer calls and other religious programmes The Muslim organizations in Kerala have come forward to restrict the use of loudspeakers at mosques for prayer calls and other religious programmes including religious speeches and meetings. According to the MSS, the firm stands earlier taken on the matter by Panakkad …

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