HC imposes Penalty for not following social distancing during Marriage

Renu Devi and another Vs State of Punjab and others (Punjab & Haryana High Court) Perusal of the photographs attached with the petition, shows that at the time of marriage ceremony, the petitioners and other attending persons were not wearing the masks, which is otherwise necessary in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the petitioners are burdened with Rs.10,000/- as costs to be deposited with the Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur within a period of 15 days from today and the amount so deposited by the petitioners shall be utilized for the purpose of arranging masks for the public at la...