Bombay HC bans firecrackers across Maharashtra during festivals: ‘Are we going to get additional blessings from God?’
A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale also said that the use of loudspeakers, DJs and laser beams during religious processions was ‘completely unwarranted.’
The Bombay High Court has recently imposed a complete ban on the use of firecrackers during festive processions across the state of Maharashtra, as reported by a Bar and Bench article. In their decision, Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale expressed concern over the excessive use of loudspeakers, DJs, and laser beams during religious processions, questioning whether these additions truly enhance the religious experience.
The court emphasized that a responsible society should put an end to such practices, citing the peaceful Wari procession to Pandharpur as an example of a processional celebration without loudspeakers or noise. On Monday, the court took "suo motu" notice of the severe noise and air pollution generated during these processions, highlighting the urgent need for a solution to this issue.
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