Punjab And Haryana High Court Dismisses PIL To Make Karwa Chauth Compulsory For All Women

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to allow all women, regardless of marital or social status, to celebrate Karwa Chauth. The court ruled that the matter is legislative, not judicial. The plea also requested legal measures to ensure inclusivity in the festival. Meanwhile, a 2023 Delhi High Court judgment emphasized Karwa Chauth as “an individual choice.”