A woman constable recorded her statement in the Hathras stampede case that killed 121 people during Bhole Baba’s gathering. The court has fixed November 6 for the next hearing.
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Today(on 12th July), the Supreme Court directed a petitioner to approach the Allahabad High Court regarding the Hathras stampede, which resulted in 121 deaths. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, acknowledged the severity of the incident but stressed the jurisdiction of high courts for such cases. The PIL sought the formation of a committee to investigate the stampede.
Today(on 9th July),The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for a PIL requesting an investigation into the Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud confirmed the listing of the petition, which seeks a five-member expert committee, supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge, to conduct the probe.
The Madras High Court directed the burial of K Armstrong, BSP Tamil Nadu chief, at alternative locations identified by the Greater Chennai Corporation to prevent a situation similar to the Hathras stampede. Concerns were raised about conducting the burial in a residential area, emphasizing the need for suitable and safe sites. The court’s proactive stance reflects commitment to justice and respect.
After a seven-week summer break, the Supreme Court of India will reopen on July 8. It faces a packed agenda, including hearings and verdicts on significant cases such as the NEET-UG paper leak, the Hathras stampede, bridge collapses in Bihar, Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest in the ED case, the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University, and misleading advertisements.
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Today, 4th July, Six sevadars, including two women, were arrested in connection with the Hathras stampede in Uttar Pradesh, leading to 121 fatalities. The police are also seeking a prominent figure named Baba for questioning. Authorities are focused on understanding the event’s factors and ensuring crowd safety in the future. The investigation is ongoing.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has formed a three-member judicial commission, led by former Allahabad High Court Judge Brijesh Kumar Srivastav, to investigate the Hathras stampede that claimed over 120 lives. The commission will examine aspects such as crowd control measures and recommend preventive actions. Various legal pleas have been initiated in response to the tragic incident.
A PIL filed in the Supreme Court seeks a court-monitored investigation into the Hathras stampede, urging the formation of a high-level committee supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge. The catastrophe, resulting in around 121 deaths, occurred during a crowded satsang. The petition also highlights past stampede incidents in India and requests urgent preventive measures from the Supreme Court.