The Supreme Court of India has🌃 refused to entertain a plea against the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the stampede at the Maha Kumbh 2025 mela.
The bench comprising Chief Jusღtice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar dismissed the PIL demanding action against the UP government for its mismanage𒁃ment of the mela.
While dismissing the petition, the court redirected the petitioner to raise the plea with the Allahabad High Courꦿt.
"It is an unfortunate incident, s♏omething which is of concern. but go to the High Court. There is already a judicial🍒 commission constituted" CJI Khanna told Advocate Vishal Tiwari.
As per Live Law, the plea filed before♉ the Supreme✤ Court states that the UP government has been "negligent" in avoiding the stampede. It adds that there were "lapses, negligence and utter failure of the administration."
The stampede at the Mahakumbh mela occurred in the early hours of January 29, 2025. As per the UP government, around 30 people were killed in the tragic incident. However, the death toll is expected to be high𓄧er than stated.
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