Causing noise pollution is a punishable offence under the law. The punishment is:
Causing Public Nuisance
Creating noise is considered to be a public nuisance when you cause any injury, danger or annoyance to the public((Section 268, Indian Penal Code, 1860 )). For example, if your neighbour plays a sound system at midnight very loudly, then this is a public nuisance.
The punishment for such nuisance is a fine up to Rs. 200.((Section 290, Indian Penal Code, 1860; Bhuban Ram and Ors. v. Bibhuti Bhushan Biswas AIR 1919 Cal 539 )) If you continue to make noise even after the Court directs you to stop the noise, the punishment is jail time up to 6 months along with a fine.((Section 291, Indian Penal Code, 1860 )).
Causing Environmental Pollution
Since noise pollution causes significant harm to the environment and surroundings, it is taken seriously under the law. For example, if the construction noise of a building is making it hard for you to live, then this is a form of noise pollution.
The punishment for this offence is jail time up to five years and/or a fine up to Rs. 1 Lakh.((Section 15, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. ))
If the noise pollution continues, then you may be punished with an additional fine of Rs. 5000 for every day the pollution happens. If the noise continues for more than a year despite orders to stop it, then you may be punished with jail time up to 7 years.((Section 15, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. ))
You have a right to complain about noise pollution and the authorities will take action against the responsible persons.