[COVID-19] Plea In Calcutta HC Challenges Reopening Of Religious Places ; Says 'Non Essential Activities Must Be Discouraged'

Questioning the rationale of the Ministry of Home Affairs allowing the reopening of religious places of worship with effect from June 8, a Public Interest Litigation petition has been filed in the Calcutta High Court.Filed by lawyer Priyanka Tibrewal, the petition stated that decision is "unnecessary, arbitrary and against the maintenance of public order and health"The petitioner states that...