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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Maoist carrying bounty of Rs 15 lakh among four killed in gunfight with security forces in J’khand
Hazaribag (PTI): Four Maoists, including one carrying a reward of Rs 15 lakh on his head, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Friday, police officials said.
The encounter took place in the Khapia forest area within the Keredari police station limits, following a tip-off.
"Four Maoists were killed in a gunfight with joint forces in 'Operation KotiNeer'. The Maoists killed have been identified as regional committee member Sahdeo Maho, carrying a reward of Rs 15 lakh, Ranjit Ganjhu, Zonal committee member, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh," IG, CRPF, Saket Kumar Singh told mediapersons.
The remaining two are Area Commander Budhan Karmali, carrying a reward of Rs one lakh and sub-zonal committee member Natasha, a woman who hailed from Gadchiroli in Maharashtra.
SDPO of Barkagaon, Pawan Kumar, said that no security personnel were injured in the operation.
The Maoists killed were wanted in about 80 cases.
With the encounter, only 57 Maoists are left in the state, the IG said.
A number of arms were also recovered during the operation including two AK 47 and one INSAS rifles.
The development comes close on the heels of a fierce exchange of fire between a Maoist squad headed by Misir Besra, who carries a bounty of Rs 1 crore, and police personnel on April 15 in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum. Four security personnel were injured in the encounter.
The Centre has already informed the state governments that there are no Naxal violence-affected districts in the country, more than five decades since Left Wing Extremism (LWE) originated in India.
The declaration followed a high-level security review held earlier this month by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the mandated 'National Policy and Action Plan to Address Left Wing Extremism' formulated in 2015.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed Parliament on March 30 that India was free from Maoists.
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