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Himachal High Court to Hear Objections Over Forest Rave Parties Near Kasol-Manali
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🗓 22 Oct 2026, 01:35 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court will consider objections raised against organised rave parties held in forest areas near Kasol and Manali.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has scheduled a hearing to examine objections filed against rave parties that have been organised in forested zones near the popular hill stations of Kasol and Manali. Environmental groups and local residents have complained that the gatherings, which involve loud music, large crowds and temporary structures, are causing damage to fragile alpine ecosystems and disturbing wildlife.
Authorities in the state have previously warned that such events violate forest protection regulations and may require special permits that have not been granted. The objections submitted to the court cite potential violations of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Act and raise concerns about waste management, noise pollution, and the risk of forest fires.
The court's decision will determine whether the parties can continue, be relocated, or be prohibited altogether. Officials from the Forest Department are expected to appear before the bench to present their findings and recommend appropriate enforcement measures.
If the High Court rules against the organizers, it could set a precedent for stricter control over large gatherings in ecologically sensitive areas across the state, reinforcing the balance between tourism and conservation.
Authorities in the state have previously warned that such events violate forest protection regulations and may require special permits that have not been granted. The objections submitted to the court cite potential violations of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Act and raise concerns about waste management, noise pollution, and the risk of forest fires.
The court's decision will determine whether the parties can continue, be relocated, or be prohibited altogether. Officials from the Forest Department are expected to appear before the bench to present their findings and recommend appropriate enforcement measures.
If the High Court rules against the organizers, it could set a precedent for stricter control over large gatherings in ecologically sensitive areas across the state, reinforcing the balance between tourism and conservation.