Restaurants, clubs and licensed eating establishments in Jalandhar will have to strictly follow midnight closing timings under a fresh set of directions issued by the Commissionerate Police. The new orders, issued by Police Commissioner Satinder Singh on November 11, 2026, also impose restrictions on late-night music, noise levels and social media content promoting weapons and violence.
Issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the directions will remain in force until January 7, 2027.
No Entry or Food Orders After 11:30 PM
According to the order, all restaurants, clubs and other licensed eating and drinking establishments operating within the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate limits must completely shut down by 12 midnight.
The police have specified that no food or beverage orders can be accepted after 11:30 PM. Similarly, establishments will not be allowed to admit new customers after the same deadline.
Ahatas attached to liquor shops will also be required to close by midnight or follow the timings prescribed under their respective licence conditions.
The directions mean that restaurants and clubs will have to stop accepting orders and admitting fresh customers half an hour before their mandatory closing time.
DJs and Live Music Must Stop or Reduce Volume by 10 PM
The new directions also address noise pollution and late-night music at commercial establishments.
Restaurants, clubs and other establishments have been instructed to adhere to the prescribed noise-level limit of 10 dB(A), as mentioned in the police order.
DJs, live orchestras, singers and other sound-producing systems must be switched off by 10 PM or have their volume reduced in accordance with the directions.
Furthermore, after 10 PM, no sound generated inside any building or premises should be audible beyond its boundary walls.
The restrictions also extend to vehicles fitted with music systems. Vehicle owners must ensure that music played inside their vehicles is not audible outside at any time of the day.
Ban on Social Media Content Promoting Weapons
Apart from restrictions on restaurant timings and noise pollution, the Police Commissioner has also imposed restrictions on content promoting weapons and glorifying violence.
The directions prohibit individuals from creating and uploading songs, photographs and video clips that promote weapons or glorify violence and fights on social media platforms.
The platforms specifically mentioned in the order include Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat and Instagram.
Orders to Remain in Force Until January 7, 2027
The latest directions are aimed at regulating late-night operations, controlling noise pollution and maintaining law and order within the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate jurisdiction.
Restaurants, clubs, licensed eating establishments and other concerned premises will be required to comply with the prescribed timings and restrictions until January 7, 2027.
