Supreme Court of India · 2011-10-13
M.C.D. vs ASSCN.,VICTIMS OF UPHAAR TRAGEDY .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/17206
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M.C.D.
- Respondent
- ASSCN.,VICTIMS OF UPHAAR TRAGEDY .
- Author
- R.V. Raveendran
- Bench
- K.S. RADHAKRISHNAN R.V. RAVEENDRAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the Uphaar Cinema tragedy, emphasizing the liability of the theatre owners and public authorities under various statutory obligations for fire safety. The Court held that the owners violated safety regulations, leading to the tragic deaths and injuries of patrons, and affirmed the need for strict adherence to fire safety laws, including the provisions under the Delhi Fire Service Act. The appeals by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Licensing Authority were dismissed, reinforcing accountability for negligence in public safety.