Supreme Court To Examine Delhi Satya Niketan Building Collapse, Amicus Seeks Directions To Inspect PGs & Hostels
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a case regarding a fatal building collapse in Delhi that served as an unauthorized student hostel. The court is considering safety audits for similar PG accommodations across the city.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic issues regarding building safety regulations and the conversion of residential properties into commercial student housing.
The Supreme Court will hear on Friday the matter involving the collapse of a five-storeyed building being used as a boys' paying guest accommodation in Delhi's Satya Niketan, which left seven persons dead.A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R Mahadevan listed the matter after Senior Advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha, who is the Amicus Curiae in the case concerning rampant violations of building bye-laws and unauthorised conversion of residential premises into commercial establishments across the country, sought an early hearing.Sinha has filed a status report placing the September 6 incident before the Supreme Court.
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