By Admin 
The Bombay High Court in Maharashtra has clarified that Manoj Jarage Patil cannot be allowed to agitate in Mumbai without prior permission in view of maintaining law and order in the city during Ganeshotsav. The court said that democracy and disagreement are connected, but the movement can only be done at the designated site.
The High Court also said that the state government can decide to give Jarage Patil an alternative place in Kharghar area of Navi Mumbai to ensure that Mumbai’s routine is not interrupted. The court also clarified that it can be demonstrated peacefully only after receiving reflection for the movement.
Apply for permission- Court
The High Court has given exemption to the agitators that they can apply for permission from the administration. After this, the state government has the right to take a decision according to the sections of the law. The court clearly stated that no public place can be surrounded indefinitely.
‘Movement can affect law and order’
The Bombay High Court also mentioned during the hearing that during the days of Ganeshotsav, the Mumbai Police is completely busy in maintaining law and order. At such a time, agitation or dharna demonstration can affect the peace and system of the city. The hearing was held on a PIL filed by Amy Foundation, in which Jarang Patil’s proposed agitation was opposed.
Movement not above law and order- court
The case came before the bench of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradh and Justice Sandeep Maran. The court clarified during the hearing that the right to agitation is part of the democratic system, but this right cannot be above public life and law and order.