Bombay High Court declines to restrain Manoj Jarange Patil’s march, notes right to protest
The Bombay High Court has refused to restrain Manoj Jarange Patil from leading a protest march to Mumbai, citing the constitutional right to protest. The court emphasized that it cannot issue orders based on speculation or past experiences of unrest.
Why it matters
This ruling reinforces the judicial protection of civil liberties and the right to assembly in the context of ongoing political agitation.
The Bombay High Court on Friday (September 11, 2026) declined to pass orders restraining Manoj Jarange Patil from holding a march to Mumbai . The court observed that India is a democracy and that the right to agitate is a right. The court issued a notice to the State and directed it to provide healthcare to Mr. Patil.
A bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna heard a petition. The petition sought directions regarding the “March to Mumbai” call given by Mr. Patil. The court questioned the basis for seeking orders when the persons had not arrived in Mumbai. “How can we stop someone from agitating or protesting?” the Chief Justice said.
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