Mumbai Police Prohibits Public Gatherings Starting July 23 Amid CJP Protests
Police cited fears of breach of peace and public disorder as they restricted gatherings and processions, with violations subject to penalties.
- On Monday, Mumbai Police issued prohibitory orders barring assemblies of five or more people across the city from July 23 to August 6. Officials cited potential breaches of peace and public disturbances as justification.
- Recent protests by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP outside Mumbai University against alleged police actions during the Cockroach Janata Party-led march to Parliament prompted the order. Activists also criticized the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar.
- Deputy Commissioner of Police Akbar Pathan issued the order under the Maharashtra Police Act, which prohibits processions, musical bands, and loudspeakers. Exemptions apply to marriage ceremonies, funeral gatherings, and official government business.
- Legal proceedings for violations committed during this period may continue even after restrictions lapse on August 6, according to the order. Penalties for contravention may be imposed as if regulations remained in force.
- Demonstrators have demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing alleged irregularities in the education sector and exam paper leaks. Protests reflect growing accountability demands across multiple cities.
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Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders across the city from July 23 to August 6, restricting unlawful gatherings of five or more people, processions and loudspeakers during processions. The order cites concerns over breach of peace and public safety. Weddings, funerals, official meetings, educational activities and gatherings with prior permission are exempted. 📰 Why Mumbai Police Imposed Restrictions From July 23 to August 6.
Mumbai Police imposes prohibitory orders from July 23 to August 6; assembly of five or more barred
The Mumbai Police has imposed a prohibitory order to bar gatherings of five or more people in the city from July 23 to August 6. This came in the wake of apprehensions of a possible peace breach.
Prohibitory orders in Mumbai from Jul 23 to Aug 6; cops cite likelihood of public order disturbance
Mumbai, Jul 20 (PTI) Mumbai police on Monday imposed prohibitory orders barring assembly of five or more persons in public places from July 23 to August 6, with officials stating that the move is due to apprehensions of breach of peace and disturbance to public tranquillity. The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) […]
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Times of IndiaMumbai Police prohibits public gatherings starting July 23 amid CJP protests
Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders restricting public gatherings of five or more people. These orders follow a protest by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) against alleged police actions. The party also demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister over exam irregularities. Activists criticized the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike site.
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