Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea for Namaz Space at Mumbai Airport Citing Security Concerns

The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea by a taxi drivers' association seeking temporary space at Mumbai’s domestic airport for Ramzan prayers.

The Court held that security considerations must prevail over all other factors, regardless of religion. The petitioners sought the restoration of a demolished prayer shed or an alternative space, but the State opposed the move based on a security survey of potential locations.

The Bench observed that while offering prayers is integral to religion, unauthorized structures cannot be permitted in high-security zones.

However, the Court allowed the association to apply to authorities for space within the redeveloped airport facility.

[Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Association v. Adani Airport Ltd. & Ors.]