Government of Maharashtra imposes Section 144 in the State

The Government of Maharashtra through order dated 4th April, 2021, being satisfied that the State of Maharashtra is threatened with the spread of COVID-19 virus, has issued certain emergency measures to prevent and contain the spread of virus which shall be in force throughout the State till 30th April, 2021. The measures include:

1. Section 144 to be imposed in the State.
2. From 7 AM to 8 PM on Monday to Friday, no more than 5 people to move together or gather in any public place.
3. Rest of the period (i.e. From 8 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and from 8 PM Friday to 7 AM Monday) no one to move in public place without valid reasons or by permission contained herein below.
4. Medical and other essential services are exempted and their movements or operations are to be unrestricted.