Hindu Festivals — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

Forum for Prevention of Environmental and Sound Pollution v. Union of India

2005

This landmark Supreme Court judgment addressed the issue of noise pollution caused by firecrackers and loudspeakers during festivals and other public events. The Court emphasized…

Arjun Gopal v. Union of India

2017, 2018, 2021

A series of Supreme Court judgments primarily concerning the ban and regulation of firecrackers during Diwali in Delhi-NCR due to severe air pollution. The Court reiterated the…

Tehri Bandh Virodhi Sangharsh Samiti v. State of U.P. and others

1992

Though not directly about festivals, this case is significant for its observations on the right to religion and its limitations. The Supreme Court noted that the right to practice…