![[Noise pollution in religious places] Karnataka High Court notice to State on plea for seizure of illegal loudspeakers](http://media.assettype.com/barandbench%2F2021-07%2F3809a3fc-c9b1-47c7-8ca0-5fdcebdbdb6f%2FKarnataka_HC_loudspeakers.jpg?w=480&auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max)
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State government to respond to a plea seeking seizure and confiscation of loudspeakers, amplifiers and such other equipment operating in religious places in violation of Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 [Rules]. [Rakesh P vs State of Karnataka]