THE LAWYER’S OPINION

The courts have held that while Azaan is definitely an integral and essential part of the Muslim religion, use of microphones is not an integral part of it. It is apparent that a citizen whose fundamental right to sleep peacefully is disturbed, has the right to complain. This issue, in my limited knowledge, is less about religion and more about mutual respect and civic sense. Even on Diwali, restrictions have been placed as it has adverse effects on the state of noise (and air) pollution. The same standard should be adopted for all other religious and cultural expressions.

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