“It is the Heart of Pune”: SC Stays NGT Order of Only 30-People in ‘Dhol-Tasha’ Groups for Ganesh Festival

The Supreme Court today reviewed a challenge to a National Green Tribunal order limiting the number of people in a ‘dhol-tasha’ group for Lord Ganesh idol immersion to 30. Chief Justice Chandrachud noted the urgency, promising to address the issue by 2 PM. This follows Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Chief Justice’s residence for Ganesh Puja.