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Delhi HC Refuses to Grant Permission for Chhath Puja Celebrations at Public Places Due to COVID-19

Lawstreet Journal 20 Nov 2020 9:25pm

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On Wednesday (18th November 2020), the Delhi High Court rejected a plea which challenged the AAP government’s decision to ban Chhath Puja celebrations at public places like ponds and riverbanks in the Capital owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bench consisted of two judges: Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Subramonium Prasad. They remarked that the petitioner, Shri Durga Jan Seva Trust, “has lost sight of the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Delhi, where even as per the government, a third wave is underway”.

The High Court remarked, “While religious sentiments of all sections of the society must be respected, the right to life and health of the public at large cannot be sacrificed at the altar of a right to celebrate a festival however significant it may be for a particular community.” 

The cases of Covid-19 in Delhi in the last week were between 7,800 and 8,593. The Court said that “The daily death rate has crossed double figures and has touched 104 just a few days ago. Till 18th November, there were 42,004 active cases of COVID-19 infections in Delhi.” 

It further added, “In such circumstances, the petitioner/trust cannot expect the respondent/State to permit it to organize Chhat Puja for over two lakh persons at a public place in Delhi.” 

The High Court said that the petitioner/trust’s desire to celebrate Chhat Puja at such a large scale at public places, is belied by the existing ground reality prevalent in Delhi and the petitioner/trust should have been alive to the said situation before approaching the court… Continue Reading...


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