Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Bombay HC Recalls Chaos During Protests
The Dhangar community wants to hold a protest in Mumbai for reservation.
They asked the court for permission to use Azad Maidan for one day.
The court remembered the last big protest by the Maratha community, which was supposed to last one day but went on for six days.
The protesters left a mess, and the city had to clean it up.
The court said protests can happen any day but didn't give a special date.
They will talk about it again on January 28.
The Dhangar community seeks permission for a one-day protest at Azad Maidan for reservation.
The Bombay High Court recalled the chaos caused by the Maratha community's protest last year, which overstayed and left a mess.
The court posted the petition for hearing on January 28 and said protests can be held on any day.
Deepak Borhade filed the petition after police refused to allow the use of the ground for the protest.
The previous protest by Manoj Jarange for Maratha reservation lasted six days instead of one, causing disruption in south Mumbai.
- Who
- The Dhangar community and Deepak Borhade (petitioner)
- What
- A protest for reservation and a court hearing regarding protest permissions
- When
- Proposed protest on January 21, court hearing on January 28
- Where
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Why
- To seek reservation for the Dhangar community and to discuss protest permissions
Protest Organizers
Bombay High Court
Protest Duration
Protest Organizers
Protesters argue for the right to peaceful assembly and extended protest duration if necessary.
Bombay High Court
The court emphasizes the importance of adhering to agreed-upon protest durations and not overstaying.
Cleanup Responsibility
Protest Organizers
Protesters may argue that cleanup responsibilities should not hinder their right to protest.
Bombay High Court
The court insists that protesters must clean up the area before vacating, as per their directions.
- Petitioner
- Deepak Borhade
- Protest Location
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Proposed Protest Date
- January 21
- Court Hearing Date
- January 28
- Previous Protest Leader
- Manoj Jarange
- Previous Protest Duration
- 6 days (instead of 1 day)
