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.
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Today, On 1st August, Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court granted bail to Manuj Kathuria, the SUV driver involved in the deaths of three UPSC aspirants. The court had initially denied his bail plea, stating the serious nature of the allegations against him. The incident occurred when his actions allegedly caused flooding at a coaching institute’s basement.
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.
Today, On 29th July, A student from Delhi appealed to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing anguish over recent student deaths caused by flooding in coaching center basements. The student highlighted poor infrastructure, negligence by officials, and the necessity to protect students’ rights. The incident sparked arrests, debate in Parliament, and demands for justice and compensation.