Prohibitory orders in Mumbai from July 23 to August 6; cops cite likelihood of public order disturbance
Mumbai police have issued prohibitory orders banning public assemblies of five or more people from July 23 to August 6, 2026. The measure is intended to prevent potential disturbances to public peace and order, though it includes exemptions for essential activities like weddings, funerals, and official business.
Why it matters
This preemptive security measure significantly restricts public movement and assembly in a major global financial hub, impacting daily life and civil liberties for millions of residents.
Mumbai police on Monday (July 20, 2026) imposed prohibitory orders barring assembly of five or more persons in public places from July 23 to August 6, with officials stating that the move is due to apprehensions of breach of peace and disturbance to public tranquillity.
The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Akbar Pathan under the Maharashtra Police Act, also prohibits processions, use of loudspeakers and amplifying instruments, musical bands and bursting of crackers in processions etc, they added.
"The restrictions will remain in force from 12.01 a.m. on July 23 until midnight on August 6 across the areas under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Police of Mumbai," the order said.
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