Today, On 29th October, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court reserved its decision in the CBI case against CEO Abhishek Gupta and five others, scheduling the next hearing for November 14. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court transferred the investigation into the deaths of three UPSC aspirants to the CBI, criticizing inadequate police investigations.
Today, On 13th September, The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to four individuals involved in the deaths of three civil services aspirants in a flooded coaching institute’s basement. They must pay Rs. 5 crore to the Red Cross Society. The court also directed the Lieutenant Governor to form a committee to prevent coaching centers from operating in basements.
A Delhi court has placed six individuals under 14-day judicial custody in connection with the drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching center basement in Old Rajinder Nagar. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate ordered them to remain in custody until September 18, following an application by the CBI. The case involves allegations of criminal negligence, dereliction of duty, and corrupt practices.
Today, On 23rd August, a Delhi court denied bail to four co-owners of a coaching center where three aspirants drowned, citing the early stage of the investigation. The judge’s decision reflects caution due to ongoing inquiry and emphasizes the gravity of the circumstances. The incident occurred due to flooding and resulted in tragic deaths, prompting a significant legal scrutiny.
Yesterday, On 3rd August, Delhi’s Tis Hazari court dismissed bail for accused in the UPSC aspirants’ death case, advising them to approach the appropriate court after investigation was transferred to the CBI. The move comes after the High Court criticized Delhi Police’s handling of the case and warned against recurring tragedies due to neglect. Civil services aspirants continue to protest.
Judicial Magistrate Vinod Kumar of Tis Hazari Courts today denied bail to SUV driver Manuj Kathuria and basement owners Tejinder Singh, Parvinder Singh, Harvinder Singh, and Sarabjeet Singh in the case of three civil services aspirants’ deaths. Delhi High Court questioned the police’s arrest of the driver and scheduled the next hearing for August 2.
A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court calling for a “high-level” investigation into the deaths of three civil service aspirants caused by severe water-logging at a coaching center in Rajendra Nagar. The case, presented by Advocate Rudra Vikram Singh, will be heard by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela.
The Supreme Court has ordered on friday, the Manipur government to pay Rs 3,000 per day to civil service aspirants from violence-affected hill districts, enabling them to travel outside the state for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The directive was issued due to safety concerns, as the state cannot open examination centers in certain areas affected by violence since May 2023.
