Headline
After New Delhi Railway Station Stampede,PIL filed in Supreme Court of India .
Summary
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed by Advocate Vishal Tiwari in the Supreme Court of India after a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station killed at least 18 people. The plea seeks an expert committee to suggest preventive measures and the execution of the 2014 NDMA report on crowd management .
Key Facts
- Incident: Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station because of last-minute change in platform number.
- Petitioner: Advocate Vishal Tiwari.
- Demands: Better infrastructure, broader corridors, overbridges, ramps, and limitations on over-ticketing.
- Judges: Mentioned before Justice AS Oka, who ordered it to be placed before the Chief Justice of India.
- Previous PIL: The Supreme Court of India earlier declined to entertain a similar PIL on the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede.
Legal Insights
The petition shows repeated failures on safety at railway stations and requests strict directives. It calls for proactive measures to control disasters in future.
Impact
If considered, the PIL could lead to improved and proper crowd management and safety measures at railway stations, mainly during mass gatherings.
Why It Matters
With repeated stampedes at major transit hubs, enforcing harsh and strict safety management is crucial to control future tragedies.
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Legal Glossary- PIL
