The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted permission for the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the iconic Gateway of India in South Mumbai, subject to specific conditions, reported news agency PTI.

Meanwhile, a bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne upheld the Maharashtra government's decision to proceed with the jetty and terminal project.

However, the court stipulated that a proposed amphitheatre, intended as part of the project, must function solely as a seating area for passengers and not as an entertainment venue. Similarly, any planned restaurant or café will be restricted to providing water and pre-packaged food to passengers, explicitly disallowing full dining facilities.