Question

Freedom from noise pollution is a part of Art.21, was held in

• A. Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar 1991
• B. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1988)
• C. Inre Noise pollution: 2005
• D. Indian Council for Enviro Legal Action v. Union of India 1996

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In the context of legal interpretation and protection under the Constitution of India, Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. Over the years, the Indian judiciary has expanded the scope of this article to include various dimensions of quality of life, one of which is environmental protection, including noise pollution.
 

The specific case that recognized freedom from noise pollution as part of Article 21 is "Inre Noise pollution: 2005". In this landmark judgment, the Court emphasized that the right to life encompasses the right to live in peace, to sleep in peace, and to repose, highlighting noise pollution as a threat to such fundamental rights. Consequently, the Court provided guidelines to regulate noise levels, particularly concerning loudspeakers and vehicular noise, effectively integrating noise control within the ambit of Article 21.

Case	Recognition Under Article 21
Inre Noise pollution: 2005	Freedom from noise pollution