Authority: West Bengal High Court

Order Date: 23 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Rampur Manasha Mata Club & Anr.; Respondents: State of West Bengal & Ors.
  • The petition sought permission to conduct a sound‑system competition during the inaugural day of Sri Sri Manasha Puja on 24 June 2026.
  • An earlier order dated 19 June 2026 granted leave to the petitioners; a supplementary affidavit was filed on 22 June 2026 stating the petitioners would instead play devotional songs and limit musical programmes.
  • The court considered the affidavit paragraphs 4 and 6, which indicated a change in the proposed programme and the need for sound‑level compliance.

Directions Issued

1. Police authorities are directed to permit the petitioners to organise Manasha Puja and related programmes from 24 June 2026 to 28 June 2026 (immersion day) subject to the following conditions:

  • i) No sound‑system competition shall be held; religious songs may be played provided sound limits are adhered to.
  • ii) No more than two loudspeakers may be used, and they must be switched off by 9:30 PM each night.
  • iii) No musical programme shall run throughout the night on any day within the specified period.
  • iv) If a musical programme is organised, it must be between 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM, using no more than two loudspeakers and complying with prescribed sound limits.
  • v) Petitioners must share mobile numbers and details of five volunteers with the Officer‑in‑Charge, Udaynarayanpur Police Station, Howrah, by 10 PM on the day of the order.
  • vi) Police may take necessary steps to maintain peace and tranquility from 24 June 2026 to 28 June 2026 and to prevent any untoward incident.
  • vii) Police shall also ensure compliance with this court order.

2. The writ petition stands disposed of.

3. Communication dated 22 June 2026 from the Officer‑in‑Charge, Udaynarayanpur Police Station, Howrah is recorded.

4. An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be issued to the parties upon usual undertakings.

Final Outcome

  • The court grants permission for the Manasha Puja and related events under strict sound‑level and timing conditions, empowers police to enforce these conditions, and disposes of the writ petition.

Topics: Religious Event Permit, Sound Restrictions, Public Order