West Bengal Durga Idol Immersion Case: 'Why Can't 2 Communities Celebrate Together?' Asks Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday adjourned till Wednesday hearing of petitions for extension of immersion schedule for Durga puja that has been restricted by the West Bengal government in view of Muharram. A division bench presided by Acting Chief Justice Nishita Mhatre took the decision to allow a comprehensive hearing of the three petitions later because there was paucity of time as Mhatre was retiring on Monday. (Image: AP/File)

A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Rakesh Tiwari and Justice Harish Tandon asked the state government to chalk out designated routes for immersion and tazia processions. (Image: PTI/File)