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New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed seeking permission to perform Chhath Puja on the banks of the Yamuna River, challenging the ban on the ritual. However, the Delhi High Court refused to issue any directions, citing the severe contamination of the Yamuna River. The bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi, emphasized that allowing people to perform the puja in the river could lead to health issues, referring to a recent case where an individual fell ill after taking a dip in the polluted water and was hospitalized. The court also highlighted that nearl…