A PIL has been filed seeking a judicial panel to monitor and find details of people missing after the Kumbh stampede. Petitioner Suresh Chandra Pandey from Prayagraj cited reports about victims’ bodies being kept in poor conditions. The plea highlights concerns over handling the tragedy and demands better accountability. The court’s response to this petition is awaited.
The Supreme Court of India Today (Feb 3) termed the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, an “unfortunate incident” and refused to entertain a PIL seeking safety measures for pilgrims. The court directed the petitioner to move to the Allahabad High Court for further action on the matter.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court after a tragic stampede at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, where 30 people lost their lives and over 60 were injured. The plea urges the court to implement strict safety measures, multilingual information boards, and medical teams at the event. It also demands legal action against negligent authorities and a detailed status report on the January 29 incident to prevent future disasters.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court after a tragic stampede at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, where 30 people lost their lives and over 60 were injured. The plea urges the court to implement strict safety measures, multilingual information boards, and medical teams at the event. It also demands legal action against negligent authorities and a detailed status report on the January 29 incident to prevent future disasters.
The Allahabad High Court is addressing the 2024 Hathras stampede that resulted in 121 fatalities, requiring former District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police to explain their accountability. Justice Yadav criticized inadequate event planning, stressing administrative responsibility for safety measures, while highlighting overcrowding risks. The hearing is continued for further examination on January 15.
Allu Arjun has filed a petition for regular bail in the Sandhya Theatre case after previously being granted interim bail. The Nampally District Court heard arguments from both sides regarding the police’s opposition to the plea. A verdict is expected on January 3, 2025, following a tragic stampede during a film screening.
