Bombay High Court refuses to restrain Manoj Jarange Patil’s march

The Bombay High Court declined to restrain Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s planned march to Mumbai. The court questioned the grounds for seeking orders when the protesters had not yet arrived in the city, emphasizing the right to agitate and protest.

The Chief Justice asked, “How can we stop someone from agitating or protesting?” The court noted that there was no situation warranting intervention at present. It observed that the petitioners’ case was based on past experiences rather than any current developments. The court also remarked that the state machinery was capable of handling any arising situations and questioned why orders should be passed based on speculations and apprehensions.