Explain Legal Validity Of Fines For Not Wearing Masks: HC To BMC

The PIL filed by activist Feroze Mithiborwala challenging the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the state government on March 1 has resulted in the Bombay High Court asking BMC for an explanation on the legal validity of fines for not wearing masks.

The Bombay High Court questioned the BMC on Monday over the legal provisions under which it was enforcing fines against citizens for failing to wear masks during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

The court ruled that it would not g...

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