Bombay High Court seeks State's response to plea seeking nod for Constitution Day event at Azad Maidan

The Bombay High Court has issued notice to the State of Maharashtra on a petition seeking permission to organise a gathering at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai to mark the 77th Constitution Day [Democratic Forum of Social Workers v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.].

A vacation bench of Justices Advait M Sethna and Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale heard the matter on November 9. 

The Court acknowledged the urgency in the matter and observed that the issue requires consideration. 

Consequently, the bench issued notice to the State and placed the matter for hearing on November 18. 

It directed the State government to take appropriate instructions and file a reply before the next hearing. 

The petition was filed by Pravin Singhal, one of the trustees of Democratic Forum of Social Workers.

He informed the court that the trust wished to organise a campaign, conference and padyatra at Azad Maidan from November 24 to November 26 to mark the Constitution day.

Singhal informed the court that elaborate and detailed preparations are necessary for the three-day event.

Additional public prosecutor SV Gavand appeared for the State. 

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