Won't open places of worship due to rise in Covid-19 cases : Maharashtra govt to Bombay HC

"In view of the rise in figures all throughout the State we have decided not to open them," advocate general Ashutosh Kumbhakoni told a bench of Justices Amjad Sayed and Suresh Tavade who heard a public interest litigation by Association for Aiding Justice to "to ensure worship places are opened for devotees with guidelines.”