'Navratri' processions in Delhi disturb sleep, violate noise rules
Residents say they have stopped calling police 
Still, many processions use concert-grade speakers that break both pollution board rules and vehicle laws. Why the noise debate isn't going away soon
Even in silent zones near hospitals, where the night-time limit is 40 dB(A) after 10pm rules are being ignored.
Residents say their windows literally shake from the music and elderly folks are having a tough time.
Some residents say they have stopped calling police because they feel it makes no difference.
Delhi Police have cut power to dozens of giant speakers and boosted patrols on procession routes.
The ongoing noise shows how festival vibes often clash with people's right to peace, and why this debate isn't going away any time soon.
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