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Religion
Bombay High Court Denies Permission for Chhath Puja at Girgaon Chowpatty
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM
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The Bombay High Court has refused to grant permission for the Chhath Puja festival to be celebrated at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai.
The Bombay High Court has issued a ruling denying permission for the Chhath Puja festival to be conducted at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai. The court's decision effectively blocks the proposed celebration at this specific public beach location.
The legal dispute centered on the request to hold the religious observance at the Chowpatty beach. The High Court examined the petition and chose not to grant the sought-after clearance for the event at this site.
This judicial order impacts the plans for devotees who intended to perform the Chhath Puja rituals at Girgaon Chowpatty. The court's stance highlights the regulatory framework governing religious gatherings at major public spaces in the city.
The legal dispute centered on the request to hold the religious observance at the Chowpatty beach. The High Court examined the petition and chose not to grant the sought-after clearance for the event at this site.
This judicial order impacts the plans for devotees who intended to perform the Chhath Puja rituals at Girgaon Chowpatty. The court's stance highlights the regulatory framework governing religious gatherings at major public spaces in the city.