In the Delhi coaching case, the High Court has requested information from the Delhi Police regarding the arrest of MCD officials.
Delhi High Court Demands Accountability: Orders Investigation into Deaths of UPSC Examinees and Questions Arrests of Officials
Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered a serious inquiry into the death of three UPSC examinees in the basement of Rao IAS Study Circle in Delhi. The court reprimanded the Delhi Municipal Corporation and Delhi Police, questioning how many officials had been arrested in this case, and directed them to take responsibility immediately.
The next hearing will be on August 2, when the Commissioner of Delhi Municipal Corporation, the DCP of the district, and the investigating officer have been ordered to appear in the court. Also, the court ordered to removal of all encroachments in Rajendra Nagar by August 2.
Delhi High Court orders Delhi Municipal Corporation to file affidavit and remove encroachments
The Delhi High Court today directed the Delhi Municipal Corporation to file an affidavit by Thursday, detailing the steps taken so far. The court questioned the Delhi Police as to how many municipal officials have been arrested. Along with this, the Commissioner of Delhi Municipal Corporation, the DCP of the district, and the investigating officer have been ordered to appear in court with all the documents at the next hearing.
The court also issued an order to remove all encroachments in Rajendra Nagar by August 2. During the hearing, the counsel for the petitioners expressed deep concern over the deaths due to fire and water, calling the recent incidents unfortunate.
Questions raised on the negligence of Delhi Municipal Corporation: Lawyer demanded high-level inquiry
Questions raised on the negligence of Delhi Municipal Corporation: The lawyer told the court that despite the instructions given by the court in the year 2023, the Delhi Municipal Corporation and the local authorities did not take any concrete action. He alleged that the administration did not take timely action against illegal coaching centers and libraries, due to which three people lost their lives. The lawyer demanded a high-level inquiry and asked what obstacles were preventing the officials from taking action.
Petition of Rashtriya Pravasi Manch: Demand to increase security in coaching institutes of Delhi and compensation to the families of the deceased students.
Petition of Rashtriya Pravasi Manch: Rashtriya Pravasi Manch has filed a petition to increase the security of students in coaching institutes of Delhi and compensation to the families of the deceased students. Delhi Police has arrested coaching center owner Abhishek Gupta and coordinator Deshpal Singh and registered a case of culpable homicide against other accused.