Overview
- The Bombay High Court restrained Manoj Jarange from staging a demonstration at Azad Maidan without prior approval under the Public Meetings, Agitations and Processions Rules, 2025.
- The bench said the government may allocate a site in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, to prevent disruptions during the festival period in Mumbai.
- Jarange left Antarwali Sarathi for Mumbai with thousands of supporters after Jalna police allowed the march subject to 40 conditions on conduct and route.
- An NGO PIL by the Amy Foundation led the court to issue notice to Jarange, with the matter listed for further hearing on September 9.
- The cabinet sub-committee extended the Justice Sandeep Shinde panel by six months to examine Kunbi records for certificate issuance as ministers prepared to engage Jarange’s delegation.