Maharashtra lockdown news: 15-day statewide curfew from Wednesday, here's what's allowed, what's not Maharashtra lockdown news: 15-day statewide curfew from Wednesday, here's what's allowed, what's not Section 144 (prohibitory orders) of the Criminal Procedure Code will be in force till the "lockdown-like" restrictions are in place. Share Updated: Apr 13, 2021, 11:18 PM IST On anticipated lines, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday announced 'lockdown' style restrictions starting 8 pm on April 15 to break the chain of the coronavirus which has gripped the state. Section 144 (prohibitory orders) of the Criminal Procedure Code will be in force till the "lockdown-like" restrictions are in place, Thackeray said.