Releasing water for Kumbh during drought illegal: Bombay HC
Hearing a petition regarding Maharashtra government's decision to release water from Gangapur dam for Kumbh Mela in 2015, the Bombay HC said the act was illegal as the state was facing a drought at that time. Releasing water for 'Shahi Snan' was contrary to the state's water policy, which prioritises water usage for domestic purposes over religious purposes, it added.