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2018 DIGILAW 1065 (SC)

Jyoti Jagran Mandal v. NDMC

2018-07-06

INDU MALHOTRA, ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN

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ORDER 1. Application seeking exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned order is allowed. 2. Appeal admitted. 3. The order of the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi has rejected an application made by the appellant to have what is known as "Mata-ki-Chowki" in a public park. The appellant has expressly relied upon earlier orders, including a policy decision, which permits Ram Leela and Puja to be allowed once in a year in such public parks. 4. The appeal raises a question of great constitutional importance as to whether such activities can be allowed in state owned premises in view of our Constitution being secular in nature. 5. The Hon'ble Chief Justice is, therefore, requested to constitute an appropriate Bench to hear the aforesaid matter.