![[Bihar Bridge Collapse] "Last Opportunity for State Govt. to Reply on PIL": CJI Sanjiv Khanna](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-55-1.png?resize=321%2C157&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court has given the Bihar government six weeks to respond to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing safety concerns following multiple bridge collapses. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the urgency of the matter, directing both the state and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to provide detailed responses.
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Today, On 4th November, the Chief Justice of India will review a Public Interest Litigation concerning frequent bridge collapses in Bihar, deemed a public safety hazard. The PIL requests a structural audit and formation of an expert panel to ensure bridge safety, following multiple collapses that threaten lives, particularly in flood-prone areas.