Today, On 19th November, The Kerala High Court criticised the poor crowd control at Sabarimala, noting that the situation went out of control due to a complete lack of proper coordination among officials. The court demanded immediate corrective measures from the administration.
Karnataka has introduced the Crowd Control Bill to regulate large gatherings following a deadly stampede during an IPL celebration. The Bill mandates police permissions, imposes penalties, and holds event organisers accountable for safety. It aims to prevent crowd mismanagement, ensuring accountability and compensation for victims, while excluding religious gatherings from its scope.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is seeking to quash a criminal case linked to a stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people. RCB claims they issued clear entry instructions and argue delays in opening gates caused overcrowding. Karnataka High Court is involved, with hearings scheduled for June 10 and 16, 2025.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) sought government approval for RCB’s IPL victory celebration at Vidhana Soudha. Following a deadly stampede, KSCA denied responsibility and filed a petition to quash an FIR against its officials, claiming limited involvement in event management. A court has temporarily protected them from police action.
Kolkata, March 5: The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to submit a detailed report on the incidents that took place at Jadavpur University during Education Minister Bratya Basu’s visit on March 1. The court wants to examine whether there was any failure of intelligence on the part of the police regarding the agitation that occurred that day.
Today, On 19th February, The Delhi High Court asked the Railways to take note of a PIL raising concerns over the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that the matter was not being treated adversarially and that the Railways is committed to following the law. The court emphasized the need for accountability and preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
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Allu Arjun was charged in connection with a stampede that occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre, which resulted in a woman’s death and injuries to her son. He was granted bail after his arrest and agreed to support the victim’s family financially, providing Rs 2 crores for their aid.
The Kerala High Court criticized the Travancore Devaswom Board and state police for granting VIP treatment to actor Dileep during his visit to Sabarimala, questioning the privileges he received at the expense of other devotees. The court directed measures for equitable access to darshan for all, especially vulnerable individuals, during the festival.