Can a Chhath Puja stage come up at Girgaon Chowpatty when the petitioner cannot show it followed the High Court’s earlier directions for the beach? The Bombay High Court has declined to permit it, holding that the freedom to practise religion under Article 25 is subject to public order, morality and health. Mumbai: Freedom to […]
Today, On 6th November, The Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought permission to conduct Chhath Puja on the banks of the Yamuna River. The court cited the severe pollution levels in the Yamuna, stating that it would be unsafe for people to enter the river’s waters for the festival. Observing potential health risks, the court emphasized the need to protect public safety. The decision highlights ongoing concerns about the Yamuna’s pollution levels and its impact on public gatherings.the Delhi High Court rejected a Public Interest Litigation seeking permission for Chhath Puja on the Yamuna River banks due to severe pollution posing health risks. The court emphasized public safety, underlining ongoing concerns about the river’s contamination and its implications for public gatherings and rituals associated with the festival.
