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.
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Today, On 29th November, the Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh officials for illegally felling 454 trees on Vrindavan Road. The Court mandated that permitted tree-felling must occur only between 6 PM and 8 AM. A halt to further tree felling was ordered, highlighting the need for adherence to judicial directives.
