Breaking: Not possible to lift the prohibition on Muharram processions in these testing times of COVID-19, Allahabad HC [Read Order]

"We must trust God would perceive our restraint in customary practices, not as a slight, but as an act of compassion and give us the opportunity to celebrate all festivals with greater faith in future", the Court said.
Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court today declined to permit the conduct of Muharram processions in Uttar Pradesh in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the state (Roshan Khan and Others v. State of UP and others).

The Bench of Justices Shashi Kant Gupta and Shamim Ahmed has dismissed petitions challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's orders prohibiting large gatherings for religious and other reasons.

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