20 July,2026 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The order states that any investigation or legal proceedings initiated during the validity of the restrictions will continue even after the order expires. Representational pic
Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders across the city from July 23 to August 6, restricting unlawful assemblies of five or more persons, processions and the use of loudspeakers in processions, citing apprehensions of a breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquillity, and danger to life and property.
The orders, issued on July 18 by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) and Executive Magistrate Akbar Pathan under sub-section (3) of Section 37 read with sub-section (2) of Section 10 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, will remain in force from 12.01 am on July 23 until midnight on August 6 across areas under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Under the order, the following activities have been prohibited across the city:
Assembly of five or more persons
Processions
Use of loudspeakers, amplifying instruments, musical bands, and bursting of crackers during such processions.
However, the order exempts marriage ceremonies and matrimonial functions, funeral assemblies, and processions to crematoriums or burial grounds, statutory meetings of companies, clubs, co-operative societies, and other associations, social gatherings held for routine business, gatherings in cinema halls, theatres, and places of public entertainment, assemblies in courts, and government or local body offices for official work, educational institutions for academic activities, and factories, shops, and commercial establishments carrying out normal business.
Assemblies and processions that receive prior permission from the zonal deputy commissioners of police concerned and their supervisory officers will also be exempt from the restrictions.
The order further states that any investigation or legal proceedings initiated during the validity of the restrictions will continue even after the order expires. Any penalties or punishment for violations committed during the enforcement period may also be imposed after the order ceases to be in force.
The police have directed that the prohibitory order be widely publicised by displaying copies at prominent public places, courts and government offices, making announcements through loudspeakers or megaphones, and disseminating the information through all available media channels.
Delhi Police is on high alert ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, and the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Chalo Sansad" march on Monday, with heavy deployment of personnel visible at every nook and corner around Jantar Mantar, Parliament and other key locations.
The heightened vigil comes as the CJP announced the march in protest against alleged NEET irregularities and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma shared a public advisory on X on Sunday, stating that "Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession."
The prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS (formerly Section 144 CrPC) is currently in effect in the New Delhi district, according to the DCP's post.
"Accordingly, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar, with prior permission," the post read.
The DCP warned that any person violating these prohibitory orders could face prosecution under Section 223 BNS and other applicable laws.
"Delhi Police appeals to all citizens to respect the law, refrain from participating in any unauthorised gathering or march, and cooperate in maintaining public peace, safety and security," his post read.
