Mumbai Police on Friday issued prohibitory orders under section 37 of the Maharashtra Police Act for 15 days from 1st to 15th November, 2022.<br />'' <br />''Under the prohibitory orders, not more than five persons can gather at a place. The city police has also banned processions during this period. Besides, bursting of firecrackers, use of loudspeakers & music bands in a procession has also been banned. However, wedding ceremonies and funerals have been exempted from the prohibitory orders. According to police officials, the decision was taken to avert a possible threat to the law and order situation in the city.