After two years, Mumbaikars can finally ring in the new year with the usual, pre-pandemic celebrations. The police has allowed terrace parties till 12.30 am while indoor parties can go till 5 am on New Year’s Eve. Cops, however, mentioned that those who wanted to play music at a terrace party would have to take a no-objection certificate from the society as well as permission from the local police station. Bars and pubs are allowed to operate till 5 am while restaurants can run till 1.30 am.

An empty Gateway of India last New Year’s Eve