Noise annoys: On noise and the Patna High Court order

The Patna High Court, in the case of Surendra Prasad vs State of Bihar, has issued statewide directives to curb high-decibel noise pollution, criticizing the Bihar State Pollution Control Board and police for lax enforcement. The court emphasized the right to be protected from unlawful noise under Article 21 and directed proactive measures like routine enforcement, registration of sound operators, and specific timings for stopping loudspeakers, aiming for consistent enforcement despite challenges from social events and political considerations.