Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Mumbai Police Summons Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil
A leader named Manoj Jarange Patil, who was asking for special rights for his community (Marathas) in Mumbai, is in trouble.
He had a big protest where he didn't eat for several days.
The police had given him rules to follow for the protest.
Now, the police say he broke those rules.
So, they have sent him a special message, called a summons, telling him to come to the police station to talk about it.
This is happening because the court was also worried about the protest causing problems like traffic jams.
The police and the court want to make sure protests follow the rules and don't cause too much disruption to everyone else's lives.
Mumbai Police have summoned Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil for allegedly violating rules during his Azad Maidan hunger strike.
Patil is required to appear at Azad Maidan Police Station on Monday, November 10, between 11 AM and 1 PM.
The summons is issued under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Patil's hunger strike from August 29 to September 2 concluded after the government agreed to provide Kunbi caste status to Marathas for reservation.
The Bombay High Court had previously heard concerns regarding traffic disruptions and rule violations amid the Maratha reservation protests.
- Who
- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil
- What
- Summoned by Mumbai Police for allegedly violating rules during his hunger strike at Azad Maidan.
- When
- Summons issued on Saturday, November 10. Patil asked to appear on Monday, November 10, between 11 AM and 1 PM.
- Where
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Why
- Alleged violation of rules and terms and conditions set by the Bombay High Court and police for the protest.
Manoj Jarange Patil's Stance
Mumbai Police and Bombay High Court's Concerns
Continuation of Protest Site
Manoj Jarange Patil's Stance
Manoj Jarange Patil stated he would not leave the protest site even if he dies, after police denied permission to continue the agitation.
Mumbai Police and Bombay High Court's Concerns
Mumbai Police denied permission to continue the agitation at Azad Maidan, citing violation of terms and conditions set by the Bombay High Court and police.
Adherence to Court Orders
Manoj Jarange Patil's Stance
The activist's continued presence at Azad Maidan suggested defiance of directives.
Mumbai Police and Bombay High Court's Concerns
The Bombay High Court admonished the Attorney General for allowing the situation to escalate, indicating that police procedures or orders were not sufficiently enforced initially.
Traffic Disruptions and Rule Violations
Manoj Jarange Patil's Stance
Not explicitly stated, but Patil's continuation of the protest implies a belief that rules were not being broken to an extent that warranted vacating.
Mumbai Police and Bombay High Court's Concerns
The Attorney General informed the High Court about a list of violations by protesters and requested an undertaking that they would leave Mumbai, highlighting concerns over traffic disruptions during Ganeshotsav and law and order.
- Summons Issued By
- Mumbai Police
- Reason for Summons
- Alleged violation of rules during hunger strike at Azad Maidan
- Summons Recipient
- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil
- Police Station for Appearance
- Azad Maidan Police Station
- Date and Time for Appearance
- Monday, November 10, between 11 AM and 1 PM
- Legal Basis for Summons
- Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Hunger Strike Period
- August 29 to September 2
- Key Demand Met
- Government Resolution (GR) agreeing to provide Kunbi caste status to Marathas for reservation