Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Landowner: Pune Factory Fire Tragedy

The Bombay High Court has extended bail to Najir Shikalgar, a landowner implicated in a tragic factory fire causing 14 deaths. Justice Sarang Kotwal highlighted Shikalgar’s age and the prolonged trial. The lease agreement’s terms and Shikalgar’s limited involvement were central to the decision, prompting discussions on industrial safety standards and legal responsibilities.