Supreme Court of India · 2022-04-12
Sanjay Gupta vs State Of Uttar Pradesh Through Its Chief ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sanjay Gupta
- Respondent
- State Of Uttar Pradesh Through Its Chief ...
- Author
- Hemant Gupta
- Bench
- V. Ramasubramanian, Hemant Gupta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the tragic fire incident at the India Brand Consumer Show in Meerut, which resulted in numerous casualties. The court examined the inquiry conducted under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, focusing on the causes of the incident and the liability of the organizers. The court emphasized the need for accountability and preventive measures to avert similar tragedies in the future, ultimately directing the state to take necessary actions based on the inquiry's findings.