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Delhi HC rules 23-year Chhath Puja at DDA park cannot breach green-space regulations
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:36 PM
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The Delhi High Court held that the long-standing Chhath Puja celebrations at the DDA park must comply with existing green-space rules.
The Delhi High Court delivered a verdict on the annual Chhath Puja gatherings held in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) park, stating that the tradition cannot supersede statutory green‑space provisions.
The court observed that while the festival has been celebrated at the venue for over two decades, the park is designated as a protected green area under municipal regulations, and any encroachment must be prevented.
Consequently, the ruling requires organizers to seek alternative locations or obtain proper clearances, reinforcing the principle that environmental safeguards apply uniformly, irrespective of religious customs.
The decision underscores the judiciary’s role in balancing cultural practices with urban environmental policies in the national capital.
The court observed that while the festival has been celebrated at the venue for over two decades, the park is designated as a protected green area under municipal regulations, and any encroachment must be prevented.
Consequently, the ruling requires organizers to seek alternative locations or obtain proper clearances, reinforcing the principle that environmental safeguards apply uniformly, irrespective of religious customs.
The decision underscores the judiciary’s role in balancing cultural practices with urban environmental policies in the national capital.