Ahead of Janmashtami, the Supreme Court today remanded back to the Bombay High Court a plea of Maharashtra government challenging its order capping the height of the human pyramid and barring participation of minors in the famous 'Dahi-handi' festival. <br/><br/>The state government has told the apex court that it has put several security measures in place and therefore, the age cap should be relaxed.<br/>The High Court had earlier barred youths below 18 years of age from participating in 'Dahi-Handi' festival in Maharashtra and capping the height of the human pyramid at 20 feet.<br/><br/>Several organisations have sought modification of the order saying capping the height of human pyramid would take the adventure out of the festival which has become a popular and competitive sport in the western megapolis. <br/><br/>The court was told that the highest human pyramid at 43.79 feet has found mention in the Guinness Book of World Records and capping it would be unfair.
News On AIR | August 1, 2017 2:11 PM
Dahi Handi: SC asks Bombay HC to hear plea against age, height cap