The Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) from the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat seeking a ban on loudspeakers and sound systems that exceed permissible noise levels during festivals, citing the lack of concrete evidence for prior violations. The court emphasized that petitioners must present substantial proof before initiating inquiries regarding enforcement of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. The PIL highlighted alarming noise levels recorded during the 2023 Ganesh festival, which reached up to 101.3 decibels in Pune, greatly exceeding the legal limits. Additionally, concerns over hazardous laser beams used in celebrations were raised, with reports of related eye injuries; the court advised petitioners to approach state authorities for regulation. The ruling reiterated that alternate remedies exist for addressing grievances, including direct representations to relevant government bodies. The court also noted that the current legislation does not specifically govern the use of laser beams, suggesting a need for regulatory measures.