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Centre opposes Kiran Bedi's intervention in Satya Niketan collapse case

The former Puducherry lieutenant governor seeks to join a PIL on the building collapse that killed seven, but the Centre accuses her of prejudging.

newest coverage 6d agosummary written 5d ago9 pieces NewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • Kiran Bedi applied on September 17 to be made a party in the PIL to expose alleged corruption and administrative negligence in PG hostel operations.
  • The Centre and Delhi government opposed her impleadment, claiming she was prejudging the matter, but the court expressed skepticism at their resistance.
  • The bench said Bedi's administrative experience could assist the court and that the matter involves larger public interest.
  • The court will hear the final decision on Bedi's plea on September 25, alongside the main PIL.

“It is highly improbable that local authorities and public representatives were unaware of these illegal, unsafe accommodations providing housing to students.”

Kiran Bedi, Former IPS officer, ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry · The Hindu ↗

Kiran Bedi Former IPS officer, ex-Lieutenant Governor of PuducherryChetan Sharma Additional Solicitor GeneralChief Justice D K Upadhyaya Delhi High Court bench memberAniket Kumar Gupta Delhi University law student, PIL filer

Centre opposes Kiran Bedi's intervention in Satya Niketan collapse case
The Hindu National

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  1. upcoming

    Delhi High Court to hear Bedi's impleadment application — The bench granted the government three days to file written replies to Bedi's application. The court adjourned the hearing on her plea to September 25, when it will be considered alongside the main PIL.

  2. 1

    Centre and Delhi government oppose Bedi's impleadment application

    Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, representing the Centre, Delhi government, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, opposed Bedi's plea, alleging she was prejudging the issue and seeking time to file written objections.

    “She is only seeking to intervene in the matter with a view to assist the court. We can always (use) her long experience (in administrative matters).”
    — Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya

    1. 5 outlets first by Indian Express, 6d ago · also The Times of India, Bar and Bench, The Hindu, The Indian Express · read ↗

  3. 2

    Kiran Bedi seeks to join PIL on Satya Niketan collapse

    Former IPS officer and Puducherry lieutenant governor Kiran Bedi applies to be made a party in the PIL filed by Delhi University law student Aniket Kumar Gupta, claiming she wants to expose critical disclosures about the nexus between politicians and illegal PG hostels.

    “nexus between local political representatives, administrative apathy, and the rampant operation of illegal PG hostels being owned and run by the admittaturs, politicians and their family, associates, etc…”
    — Kiran Bedi

    1. 2 outlets first by Telegraph India, 7d ago · also ThePrint · read ↗

  4. background

    Satya Niketan building collapses near Delhi University's South Campus — A boys' paying-guest accommodation at Satya Niketan collapsed while repair work was under way, killing seven people, including four students.