The Kerala High Court Today (June 17) ordered a total ban on single-use plastic in hill tourist areas and restricted plastic use in weddings and official functions starting Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2025.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on oct 24, has issued notices to the Union government and state pollution control board due to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing noise pollution during festivals and weddings. Petitioners seek urgent measures to control noise levels exceeding permissible limits, which disrupt residents’ peace and health. Responses are due in four weeks.
The Kerala High Court prohibited vloggers from filming inside the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, following a petition regarding inappropriate behavior, including a woman’s birthday celebration in the nadapanthal. The court directed the temple committee to ensure proper decorum and maintain an environment conducive to worship, especially for vulnerable devotees.
The Supreme Court has highlighted the dangers of celebratory firing at weddings, emphasizing the loss of innocent lives. The accessibility of illegal firearms, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, was criticized as a violation of the right to life. Justices also emphasized that the right to bear arms is not a fundamental right protected by the Constitution.