In late-night order, HC allows Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Hubballi's Eidgah Maidan

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday upheld authorities' decision to allow Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Hubballi's Eidgah Maidan. The HC said that the ground in question is under the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation and it is used to carry out regular activities. A bench of Justice Ashok S Kinagi held a late-night hearing and passed the order at 11.30 pm.