Mumbai: PIL Filed in Bombay High Court to Ban DJs and Laser Lights During Eid Milad-un-Nabi Processions
A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Bombay High Court seeks a ban on DJs, dance, music, and laser lights during Eid Milad-un-Nabi processions, citing concerns over noise pollution and religious inappropriateness.
Mumbai, September 6: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Bombay High Court by Zuber Ahmad Nazir Ahmad Peerzade and three other Pune-based businessmen seeking to ban the use of DJs, dance, music, and laser lights during Eid Milad-un-Nabi processions. The Pil argues that religious texts, the Quran and Hadith, do not sanction these elements and contribute to excessive noise pollution. The plea requests the court to direct municipal authorities to refrain from granting permissions for such activities, asserting that they disturb public peace and violate Noise Pollution Rules.
As reported by LawBeat, the PIL filed in the Bombay High Court seeks a ban on the use of DJs, dance, music, and laser lights during Eid Milad-un-Nabi processions. The petitioners, including Zuber Ahmad Nazir Ahmad Peerzade and other members of the Muslim community, argue that these modern additions are "un-Islamic" and diverge from the traditional observance of the festival. ‘After Lunch, We Will Hear Your Matter First’: Elderly Man Collapses Inside Bombay High Court While Trying To Walk out of Courtroom To Receive Call.
They emphasise that the event, which commemorates Prophet Mohammed's birth, declaration as Prophet, and passing, should retain its original solemnity and religious essence without the intrusion of contemporary entertainment elements. The PIL contends that the inclusion of such elements contributes to excessive noise pollution, which violates existing Noise Pollution Rules and disrupts public peace. 'Don't Compel Us To Pass Drastic Orders': Bombay High Court Urges Maharashtra Government To Take Issue of Construction of New High Court Complex 'More Seriously'.
They further argue that civic bodies should be directed to deny permission for such activities to maintain the event's sacred and traditional nature. Processions scheduled for September 16 and 17 are approaching, and the petitioners are urging the court to act swiftly. They are seeking an expedited hearing to secure timely directives that would prevent the use of DJs and laser lights during the celebrations. This action aims to ensure that the processions maintain their traditional and religious significance, aligning with the values and principles originally intended for the observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
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