Delhi Court Rejects Permission for Chhath Puja at Chintu Park

A petition filed in a Delhi court requesting permission to conduct the Hindu festival Chhath Puja in Chintu Park was turned down by the bench. The court’s order, reported by Amar Ujala, states that the request could not be granted under existing regulations. The decision underscores the judiciary's role in overseeing the use of public spaces for large religious gatherings. No further details on the legal reasoning were disclosed in the brief ruling. The matter highlights ongoing tensions between community groups and municipal authorities over access to city parks for festivals.

The petitioners had argued that Chintu Park, a popular recreational area in the capital, would be an appropriate venue for the observance, which attracts thousands of devotees each year. However, the court emphasized that any such allocation must comply with statutory guidelines governing public land use. The ruling is expected to prompt the organizers to seek alternative locations for the upcoming celebrations.

Local officials have not commented on the court’s decision, but the outcome may influence future applications for religious events in Delhi’s municipal parks.