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Court dismisses plea against Delhi govt order banning Chhath Pooja celebrations

The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with Delhi government's decision to ban Chhath Puja celebrations at public places like ponds and riverbanks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chhath Pooja celebrations
Chhath Pooja celebrations

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Published : Nov 18, 2020, 3:03 PM IST

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea challenging Delhi Government's order prohibiting Chhath Pooja at public places and ghats in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

The order was passed over a petition filed by Shri Durga Jan Seva Trust inter alia seeking permission to hold a gathering of 1,000 people for the pooja on November 20.

"It appears that the Petitioner is not alive to the Covid-19 situation," a division bench of the high court presided over by Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonioum Prasad said, while dismissing the petition.

It also said: "The petition is dismissed as being meritless."

(IANS)

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