Category: Festival Permissions
Festivals in Housing Societies: Common Areas, Contributions, Noise and Disputes in MaharashtraGanpati in the compound, Navratri garba, Diwali, Eid, Christmas: societies celebrate many festivals, and disputes follow. Who decides how co…Wedding Baraat, Band and DJ in Mumbai: Police Permission, the 10 pm Rule and Noise ComplaintsA baraat with a band or DJ on Mumbai's roads needs police permission, and the noise rules apply to weddings like any other event. Procession…Chhath Puja in Mumbai: BMC Sites, Artificial Ponds, Permissions for Committees and SafetyLakhs of devotees offer arghya at Juhu, Banganga, lakes and artificial ponds during Chhath Puja. BMC provides designated sites and artificia…Religious Procession Permission in Mumbai: Eid-e-Milad, Muharram, Ram Navami, Shiv Jayanti and Ambedkar JayantiProcessions for Eid-e-Milad, Muharram, Ram Navami, Shiv Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Gudi Padwa shobha yatras and other occasions need police…Loudspeakers at Places of Worship in Maharashtra: Timings, Decibel Limits and the Bombay High Court’s 2025 RulingLoudspeakers at places of worship of every religion are governed by the same noise rules. Written permission, use only between 6 am and 10 p…Makar Sankranti Kite Flying: Nylon Manja Ban, Rs 25,000 Fine and Rs 2.5 Lakh for Sellers in MaharashtraNylon or 'Chinese' manja kills and maims people and birds every Makar Sankranti. The Bombay High Court has fixed fines of Rs 25,000 for anyo…Holi in Mumbai: What the Law Allows, Water Balloons, Forced Colour, Harassment and Drink-DrivingHoli is a joyous festival, but in Mumbai it is also regulated: every year the police issue an order prohibiting water balloons and colour on…Dahi Handi Rules in Maharashtra: Minimum Age, Safety, Insurance and Organisers’ LiabilityDahi Handi has been through a long legal journey, from an 18-year age bar and 20-foot height cap in 2014 to today's rules. Children under 14…Navratri Garba and Dandiya Events in Mumbai: Permissions, Loudspeaker Timings and Safety RulesNavratri garba and dandiya events in Mumbai need permissions that depend on where and how they are held. Police and BMC permissions, the lim…Ganeshotsav Pandal Permission in Mumbai: BMC Single Window, Police NOC, Loudspeakers and the RulesEvery public Ganesh mandal in Mumbai needs BMC permission for its pandal, with police and traffic NOCs, now obtained through an online singl…