In major relief to Goregaon locals, the Bombay High Court has instructed Venus Cultural Association (VCA) not to restrict entry of the public to the open space that it uses for sports activities. The plot must be used as a public garden, the court has ruled, while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by a local political activist. BJP minister of state for women and child development Vidya Thakur's husband Jayprakash is secretary of the association.

The court in its order has stated that no sports organisation will be permitted to carry out any organised activity and the plot would be used as a public garden. The order to this effect was issued on October 17.