Satya Niketan PG Collapse: SC Asks Delhi HC to Monitor Case to Conclusion
The bench said it may broaden the case to review safety audits for PGs and hostels after seven people died in the collapse.
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court decided not to transfer the Satya Niketan building collapse case from the Delhi High Court, noting that "things have started moving" in the matter.
- Seven people died in the September 6 collapse of an illegally constructed five-storey building in South Delhi, prompting the court's current intervention into residential safety standards.
- Delhi Police arrested building owner Urmila Gupta, her 81-year-old husband Hariram Gupta, and son Mahesh Gupta after investigators suspected structural alterations, including wall removal for a shop, caused the collapse.
- AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Puram Anil Sharma runs an illegal "PG mafia," claiming the building violated coverage norms; Sharma refuted the allegations.
- The Bench indicated it may expand oversight to examine student accommodation safety across India, seeking time-bound audits of hostels and private facilities in residential areas.
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‘Civic bodies moving in right direction’: Supreme Court won’t disturb HC proceedings over Delhi building collapse
On Tuesday, the top court had expressed inclination to transfer the proceedings to itself, saying it intended to expand the scope and lay down pan-India guidelines.
Satya Niketan collapse: SC to monitor safety of PGs, hostels, land-use violations in Delhi
The Supreme Court said it will monitor the safety of PGs, private hostels and student housing in Delhi after the Satya Niketan collapse. The focus will be on illegal construction and non-conforming commercial use of residential land.
SC Seeks MCD, Delhi Govt Reports on Its Earlier Order for Inspection of Buildings; Asks Delhi HC to Continue Monitoring Satya Niketan Tragedy
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan took note of the steps being taken by the authorities pursuant to its earlier orders and directed all parties to file their respective reports before it. India News | SC Seeks MCD, Delhi Govt Reports on Its Earlier Order for Inspection of Buildings; Asks Delhi HC to Continue Monitoring Satya Niketan Tragedy .
SC Won’t Take Over Satya Niketan Case From Delhi HC, Says ‘Things Started Moving’
<p>The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will not transfer the Satya Niketan building collapse case from the Delhi High Court to itself, noting that “things have started moving” in the matter. The apex court had earlier indicated that it may take over the proceedings amid concerns over the collapse and wider issues surrounding illegal construction and commercial use of residential properties in Delhi-NCR.</p> <p>A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Am…
Satya Niketan PG collapse: SC asks Delhi HC to monitor case to conclusion
The Supreme Court requested the Delhi High Court to continue monitoring the building collapse case. Seven people died and twelve were injured in the tragic Satya Niketan incident. The court noted steps taken by Delhi government and MCD regarding building safety. Amicus curiae suggested transferring proceedings or filing reports before the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court declines to transfer Satya Niketan building collapse case from Delhi High Court, asks it to monitor action
A Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan said it did not want to disturb the existing arrangement and accepted the suggestion of court-appointed amicus curiae Senior Advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha that the Delhi HC should continue monitoring the matter.
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