Illegal Nightlife In Dark Shankar Nagar Stretch Under High Court Lens A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, alleging that a cluster of food establishments operating along the dark and overgrown stretch between East Shankar Nagar and Bajaj Nagar Square in Nagpur are engaging in illegal liquor sales and operating beyond permitted hours. The petition, filed by two senior citizens and a doctor, claims that these establishments are serving alcohol without proper licenses and continue operations well past midnight, sometimes until 3 a.m., violating state regulations. The case highlights systemic failures in enforcement by local authorities, with petitioners accusing both police and civic bodies of inaction despite repeated complaints. The PIL, represented by senior counsel Akshay Naik, details that the affected area is prone to heavy vehicular congestion during late hours, exacerbating safety concerns. The court has taken notice of the allegations, with a division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Raj Wakode expressing concerns over illegal constructions and enforcement gaps. The bench specifically flagged issues related to a nullah (a small stream) running through the stretch, noting that eateries have built makeshift bridges over the water channel. This, the petition argues, obstructs natural water flow and creates hazards. The court observed that "water flow cannot be obstructed under any circumstances" after being informed that some establishments have constructed unauthorized bridges over the nullah. These bridges, according to the petition, are used by operators to evade enforcement actions, allowing customers to bypass inspections. The plea also points to encroachments on land belonging to Dr.#bombay_high_court #nagpur_bench #dr_panjabrao_deshmukh_krishi_vidyapeeth #nagpur_municipal_corporation #akshay_nai
