SC refuses to intervene Odisha govt's order confining Rath Yatra to Puri

The Apex Court refused to intervene Odisha government's order cancelling Rath Yatra in Odisha except in Puri. "You want to pray to God. You can do it from home," said CJI in his order.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to intervene Odisha government's order cancelling Rath Yatra in the state except in Puri. The bench led by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana observed that the procession needs to be cancelled in view of the Covid situation.

The court said, "This isn't the time" for hearing petitions filed from different places in Odisha like Nilgiri, Sasang seeking permission for the procession. "You want to pray to God. You can do it from home. I also wanted to go to Puri, but I couldn't in the last one and half years," said CJI dismissing the petitions.