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Crime
Mumbai CJP Protesters Face 400 Bookings and 13 FIRs in Five Days
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:33 PM
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In Mumbai, authorities have booked 400 individuals and filed 13 FIRs over the past five days for participating in protests against the Chief Justice of India without permission.
In the last five days, police in Mumbai have booked 400 people who took part in protests against the Chief Justice of India. The authorities also filed 13 First Information Reports for the same incidents, citing the lack of permission to hold the demonstrations.
The bookings and FIRs were recorded after the protests were deemed illegal under local law, as the organizers did not obtain the required permits. The police action reflects the government's stance on maintaining public order during politically sensitive events.
The crackdown has drawn attention from civil society groups, who argue that the protests were a legitimate exercise of free speech. However, the legal framework in Mumbai requires all public gatherings to be pre‑approved by the municipal authorities.
The Chief Justice of India has not yet commented on the protests or the subsequent legal actions. The situation remains under close scrutiny as more details emerge.
The bookings and FIRs were recorded after the protests were deemed illegal under local law, as the organizers did not obtain the required permits. The police action reflects the government's stance on maintaining public order during politically sensitive events.
The crackdown has drawn attention from civil society groups, who argue that the protests were a legitimate exercise of free speech. However, the legal framework in Mumbai requires all public gatherings to be pre‑approved by the municipal authorities.
The Chief Justice of India has not yet commented on the protests or the subsequent legal actions. The situation remains under close scrutiny as more details emerge.