Delhi High Court pulls up DDA over failure to maintain public parks

The Delhi High Court criticized the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for neglecting public parks, particularly the District Park in Janakpuri. Justice Dharmesh Sharma emphasized the importance of parks for community recreation and questioned the DDA's contribution to making Delhi a "smart city." The court highlighted the lack of basic amenities and maintenance in the park and permitted the Janmashtami Mahotsav celebrations at the site. Justice Sharma urged the DDA to develop a meaningful policy to improve the park for children's recreational use.