Karnataka HC dismisses plea against police prohibition on use of DJs, sound systems at public events
Bengaluru: A petition filed by an officer-bearer of Karnataka Light Music and Cultural Artists Association against the ban imposed by police on disc jockeys (DJs) and use of sound systems during public celebration of festivals was dismissed by the Karnataka High Court on Saturday.
The two-judge bench inclusive of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi told the petitioner Shankar that the decibel level in residential areas during the day should be restricted to 55 decibels and 45 during night. The judges admitted that it was difficult for the HC to accept that the levels would be maintained during programs in public places where DJs and sound systems are used, LiveLaw reports.
The bench opined that the circular issued by the police with regard to the use of DJs and sound systems was not out-of-place.
The petitioner brought it to the notice of the judges that the circular was in violation of a Constitutional right to do business, stating that while the law permits the manufacture and sale of sound systems, the circular prohibits the use of sound systems.
The bench checked the records and told the petitioner that the police circular also provided procedures to take precautionary measures during festivals. Further, the judges said that the police have stated that procedures for permission for volunteers and organizers regarding installation of Ganesha idols and setting up of pandals in public places have been provided. The circular requires volunteers to make strategies for crowd management, they added.
The judges said, “The relevant regulation and guidelines are conforming with the noise pollution rules and guidelines. No further guidelines are necessary. Accordingly the petition is dismissed.”
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
