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Plea in Supreme Court seeks creation of fire safety framework for high-risk public buildings

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The Hindu Bureau
Plea in Supreme Court seeks creation of fire safety framework for high-risk public buildings
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A petition filed in the Supreme Court calls for a national fire safety framework for high-risk public buildings following recent fatal fires. The plea seeks mandatory audits, digital compliance portals, and stricter enforcement to protect the right to life.

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This legal action addresses systemic failures in urban safety regulations and seeks to prevent recurring preventable tragedies in public spaces.

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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the creation of a National Minimum Fire and Life Safety Framework for high-risk public occupancy premises, including schools, coaching centres, hotels, hospitals, and commercial complexes.

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