Jarange Patil must seek permission before Mumbai protest, Bombay HC rules
Bombay High Court says Manoj Jarange Patil needs prior permission for any Mumbai protest and orders a check on his health
The Maratha reservation issue is heating up again. Manoj Jarange Patil had warned of holding a protest in Mumbai, after which the Bombay High Court has given key directions in the matter. The court has made clear that no protest can be held in Mumbai without permission. This means Jarange Patil and his supporters will have to obtain the necessary permission before marching to Mumbai.
A petition had been filed in the High Court claiming that Jarange Patil's Mumbai protest could worsen the law and order situation. Hearing this petition, the court made its position clear, saying permission must be taken first, and only then can the protest be held in Mumbai.
The High Court also expressed concern over Jarange Patil's health. The court has directed that his health be checked and that he be admitted to hospital if required. All eyes are now also on Jarange Patil's health.
Meanwhile, Manoj Jarange Patil has called a state-level meeting of the Maratha community tomorrow at Antarwali Sarati. The direction and strategy of the further protest could be decided at this meeting. Jarange Patil is said to be firm on his decision to protest in Mumbai, so there is close attention on what is decided at this meeting.
After this High Court order, attention has turned to Jarange Patil's next move. If the protest is to be held in Mumbai, the full process of obtaining permission will have to be completed first. There is curiosity over what Jarange Patil announces after the Antarwali Sarati meeting, and what the date and form of the protest will be.
On the Maratha reservation issue, Jarange Patil has previously taken the path of protest to pressure the government. After this High Court order, his next move has taken on particular importance.
