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A Bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde said it will not pass orders that could risk the health of many people.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;You are asking for vague directions for the whole community in the country. Jagannath Puri case was one specific place where Rath was to go from point A to B. If it was one specific place we can assess the danger and pass orders,&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Court said it will not pass orders that could risk the health of so many people. It, however, said that the petitioner may approach the High Court. 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