Bombay High Court Denies Namaz Site Near Mumbai Airport Citing Security Concerns

The Bombay High Court denied relief to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers seeking to offer namaz near Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport during Ramzan, citing airport security concerns. The court acknowledged Ramzan's religious significance but ruled that prayers cannot be conducted at any location, especially near the airport. Authorities surveyed alternative sites but found none suitable due to congestion and security constraints. The court emphasized that security takes precedence over religious claims in this context.