A Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae blamed the MCD for the Saidulajab building collapse that killed six people and injured fourteen. The report stated that authorities were aware of unauthorised construction for years but failed to take effective action, making the tragedy a result of prolonged regulatory neglect.
Today, on 29th January, the Delhi High Court termed the illegal slaughter of chickens and birds at Ghazipur Murga Mandi “horrifying” after examining photographs. A Division Bench questioned whether its September 24, 2018 order banning such slaughter was being openly ignored by authorities.
