Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Mumbai Fines Man for Feeding Pigeons
In Mumbai, a man named Nitin Sheth was fined Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place.
The city government had banned feeding pigeons because their droppings can make people sick.
The Jain community, who believe feeding pigeons is a good deed, protested this ban.
They even held rallies and hunger strikes.
The government eventually allowed a few new places for feeding pigeons, but the issue is still a big debate in the city.
The court said feeding pigeons could spread diseases and was dangerous to people's health.
Mumbai's municipal corporation banned pigeon feeding in most parts of the city due to health hazards.
Nitin Sheth, a 52-year-old businessman, was fined Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place.
The court convicted Sheth for violating government orders and causing a public nuisance.
The Jain community protested the ban, using tactics like rallies, marches, and fasting by monks.
The municipal body eventually allotted four new areas for pigeon feeding, despite health concerns.
- Who
- Nitin Sheth, a 52-year-old businessman from Dadar, Mumbai
- What
- Conviction for feeding pigeons in a public place
- When
- August 1, 2023 (incident), December 22, 2023 (conviction)
- Where
- Mahim area, Mumbai, India
- Why
- To prevent the spread of diseases dangerous to life and to comply with the municipal ban on pigeon feeding
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Primary Issue
- Pigeon feeding ban
- Protestors
- Jain community
- Health Impact
- Respiratory troubles from pigeon droppings
- Municipal Response
- Shut down 51 pigeon feeding sites
- Protest Tactics
- Rallies, marches, and fasting by monks
- Outcome
- Four new pigeon feeding areas allotted
- Fine Amount
- Rs 5,000
- Date of Incident
- August 1, 2023
- Date of Conviction
- December 22, 2023
Sources
Backstory: When protests erupted over a ban on feeding pigeons
Court Fines Mumbai Resident Rs 5,000 for Feeding Pigeons
Mumbai Businessman To Pay Rs 5,000 Fine For Feeding Pigeons
Mumbai businessman convicted for feeding pigeons, fined ₹5,000
