Dahi handi
Aala re aala, govinda aala!
This year’s, dahi handi revelry will be on a much larger scale after the the Bombay HC revoked the restriction on the height of human pyramids.
Safety of govindas a concern: Activists
Fewer participants injured since 2014 during Dahi handi due to restrictions, claims petitioner.
HC lifts ban on 20-feet limit for Dahi Handi pyramids
A division bench of Justice Bhushan Gavai and Justice Makarand Karnik was hearing two petitions regarding safety of the govindas.
Dahi Handi: Maharashtra govt sets age limit at 14, no cap on height
The HC on Monday heard 2 petitions from city residents, raising concerns over the participation of minors, lack of safety in the festival.
Safety net to secure govindas
The apex court had however refused to relax the ban, following which the state initiated various safety measures.
Ban organisers who turned dahi handi into nuisance, says Raj Thackeray
With the SC putting these restrictions, Govinda groups have been meeting politicians, asking them to intervene.
Dahi-handi mandals bank on Bombay HC
Following SC diktat, Bombay high court to re-examine state’s plea for ban on festivities.
Govindas to play by rules on age, height
Sandip Dhawle, Pathak’s coach said that they are hoping for some relaxation in the restrictions from the court.
Bombay HC: Is letting kids perform in dahi handi adventure?
The PIL also sought contempt action against BJP leader Ashish Shelar.
HC warns Dahi handi organiser of another contempt notice
The court held Mr Pande as the contemnor and asked him to file a reply as to why a show cause notice should not be issued against him.