Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report from RML hospital on hotel owner's health
The Delhi High Court has requested a health report from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital regarding Lovkesh Bajaj, the jailed owner of a Malviya Nagar hotel where a fire killed 23 people. Bajaj is seeking interim bail due to serious intestinal obstructions, while facing charges for operating the hotel in violation of safety regulations, including lacking a fire exit.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal consequences for negligence in commercial establishments, particularly regarding public safety regulations, and the ongoing judicial process for a significant public safety incident in India.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) sought a report from the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in New Delhi regarding the health of the jailed owner of a Malviya Nagar hotel where a fire claimed 23 lives in June .
Justice Manoj Jain passed the order on a plea by Lovkesh Bajaj seeking interim bail in the case on the grounds that he was suffering from intestinal obstructions and his condition was "serious".
Noting that Mr. Bajaj was admitted in the hospital since August 24, Justice Jain directed, "Let a comprehensive report be sought form the RML Hospital." The court listed the matter for hearing tomorrow.
Mr. Bajaj, presently in judicial custody, is named as an accused in the case over the fire at the five-storey 'Flourish Stay' B&B in Hauz Rani on June 3, in which 23 people were killed, while 24 others suffered grievous injuries.
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