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Supreme Court To Hear Maharashtra Government’s Affidavit On Dahi Handi
Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai (Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
The Supreme Court will today (1 August) conduct a hearing on the affidavit filed by the Maharashtra Government in connection with ‘Dahi Handi’.
The affidavit states that the Maharashtra Police has issued guidelines for the said event, according to which, organisers have been directed to make arrangements for mattresses for all Dahi Handi events across the state. To ensure safety of participants, chest guard helmets and safety belts will be provided. All the participants will be registered for the security purpose.
In the guidelines, it has also been stated that a strong network of nylon rope will be used at every venue. Moreover, first aid and ambulances will be ready at the venue. The participants should be given medical facility immediately after being wounded and sent to the hospital, the guidelines stated.
Last year, the apex court had banned people below the age of 18 from participating in Dahi Handi celebrations and set the maximum height of the human pyramid to 20 feet. ANI
Also Read: Dahi Handi & Jallikattu: SC’s Meddling In Hindu Rituals Is Direct Attack On Freedom Of Religion
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