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News Topical, Digital Desk : The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ruled that the use of loudspeakers at religious places is not an integral part of any religion. According to the High Court, the Supreme Court also did not mandate loudspeakers in its ruling.
The High Court's decision came on a petition filed by a mosque. The Gausia Mosque, located in Gondia district, Maharashtra, sought the reinstatement of loudspeaker use. The mosque filed a petition in the High Court, and the court upheld the Supreme Court's decision.
What did the court say?
According to the court, the mosque side failed to produce any document as evidence which stated that the use of loudspeaker is necessary for offering prayers.
According to the court,
The Supreme Court had clearly said that no religion advises performing puja by disturbing peace by playing musical instruments and drums.
The court asked for evidence
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, hearing the case on October 16, ordered the petitioner to produce evidence proving that the use of loudspeakers is mandatory for offering namaz. However, the petitioner failed to produce any such documentation.
Noise pollution was cited
The High Court said, "Under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, loudspeakers cause noise pollution, which can have serious health effects. In India, everyone has the right to listen or refuse to listen. Therefore, you cannot force anyone to listen to your voice."
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