PIL To Make Karwa Chauth Mandatory For All Women, Including Widows And Live-In Partners, Dismissed With Cost: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a recent judgment, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana addressed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Narender Kumar Malhotra, who sought to ensure that women of all marital statuses, including widows, divorcees, separated women, and those in live-in relationships, be allowed to participate in the Karwa Chauth festival. Malhotra's petition requested a declaration for the celebration of the festival, irrespective of women's personal circumstances, and proposed a…