Bombay High Court
Mumbai: Bombay High Court on Thursday directed BMC commissioner to decide on granting permission to two political groups seeking to organise Dahi Handi celebrations at Ashok Kedare Chowk in Bhandup West on September 5. “Each side can send only two representatives and will be given 15 minutes each to present its case. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
The judge said there is no bar on granting multiple permissions, but “on a particular spot there cannot be two handis”. “The police should have left the decision to BMC,” said the judge, and directed the BMC commissioner to hold a meeting on Friday 11am. He claimed he had been organising the festival at the spot for several years. However, a rival also sought permission for the same spot. The commissioner’s decision would be final,” he added. Download the TOI App.
Justice Sandeep Marne heard a petition by Shiv Sena ’s Sandip Jalgaonkar, who was earlier with MNS . Last year, the HC refused permission to Jalgaonkar and MNS after police anticipated a serious law-and-order situation. He frowned at BMC referring the applications to Bhandup police who suggested permitting the applicant who organised the event earlier.
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