Bombay High Court Seeks Alternate Prayer Site Near Mumbai Airport After Shed Demolition

The Bombay High Court heard a petition by a union of taxi and auto drivers seeking an alternative site near Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for offering namaz during Ramzan, following the demolition of a long-standing prayer shed. The Maharashtra government and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority cited security concerns and the proximity of existing mosques within walking distance, opposing a dedicated prayer facility at the airport. The court directed authorities to identify a nearby alternate location for prayers.