Supreme Court of India

Church of God (full Gospel) in India v. K.K.R. Majestic Colony Welfare Association and Ors.

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Reported as [2000] SUPP. 3 S.C.R. 15
Bench M.B. Shah and S.N. Phukan JJ.
Decided 30 August 2000

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Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and rules thereunder-Rule 5- Noise Pollution-Church using loudspeakers, drums and other musical instruments during prayers-Held, noise level to be controlled since no religion prescribes that prayers should be performed by disturbing the peace of others-Constitution of India-Articles 19(1), 25 and 26. Appellant-Church used loudspeakers, drums and other musical instruments during prayers. Respondent-Association made a complaint against the Church to State Pollution Control Board regarding noise pollution. Complaints were also made to Poiice by the respondent

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