As the annual Chhath Puja festival commenced, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed its decision to restrict the celebration along the banks of the Yamuna River due to high pollution levels. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by devotees challenging the ban and seeking permission to conduct the rituals at traditional sites along the river. However, the court upheld the restrictions, citing severe contamination of the Yamuna and potential health risks associated with using its waters. Court’s Rationale: Health Risks from Polluted Waters The Delhi High Court, led by Chief…
Delhi High Court Upholds Ban on Chhath Puja at Yamuna Banks: Pollution Concerns Lead to Restrictions
