Is It Legal To Play Loud Music at Night in Your Own Home?

No, it is not fully legal. Playing loud music between 10 PM and 6 AM, even at home, violates the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The permissible noise limit in residential areas is 45 dB at night.

Violations can lead to complaints, police action, and penalties under Section 188 IPC and Section 133 CrPC.

In In Re: Noise Pollution, the Supreme Court emphasized the right to sleep and peace as part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

So, while enjoying music is your right, it must not infringe on others' peace, especially during night hours.