Loud DJs during Ganesh fest to attract Rs 1L fine, seizure
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The Patna High Court ordered fines and seizure of loudspeakers after DJs played excessively loud music at a Ganesh festival.
- DJs played music above legal noise limits during the festival.
- The court invoked Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act to impose penalties.
- Police were directed to issue fines up to Rs 1 lakh and confiscate equipment.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 67% left, 33% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Emphasised noise pollution, road‑safety risks and public inconvenience from the loud music. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Dharwad bans PoP Ganesh idols, announces ₹1 lakh fine for excessive DJ sound
Center: Highlighted the Rs 1 lakh fine and seizure of DJ equipment as the court’s response. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Loud DJs during Ganesh fest to attract Rs 1L fine, seizure
Right-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 0 are on the right of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Herald on ; 3 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
Sources
- Loud DJs during Ganesh fest to attract Rs 1L fine, seizure — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Dharwad bans PoP Ganesh idols, announces ₹1 lakh fine for excessive DJ sound — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Patna High Court goes hard on noise pollution — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·