Of Power, Greed And The Death Of A System
There cannot be anything more tragic than seeing young lives get snuffed out in their prime due to the gross negligence and greed of the very institutions built to protect them. The collapse of the 5-storey PG hostel at Delhi’s Satya Niketan, where, so far, 6 students have lost their lives and many remain buried under the debris, is the latest example of this human fallibility. So, when the…
Tragedy strikes as a 5-storey PG hostel in Delhi collapses, claiming the lives of at least six students and burying many others beneath the rubble. The incident has prompted the Supreme Court to take notice of the case and transfer a related matter from the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court itself, sending a clear message that it will not tolerate negligence or greed in this matter.
The Court has also indicated its intention to establish pan-India guidelines for the safety of student accommodations. Over the years, the Court has repeatedly warned against the dangers of unauthorised construction in Delhi, taking action to curb the trend in 2001, 2006, and 2024. Despite these warnings, the problem persists, with many cities across India grappling with an illegal construction crisis.
This issue is particularly acute in student housing, where the rapid pace of urbanisation and weak law enforcement have led to a severe shortage of student housing, forcing many out-of-state students into unsafe and unorganised private accommodations. In response to the situation, the Supreme Court has set up a committee to conduct a ground survey in several areas and will soon lay down pan-India guidelines for the safety of student accommodations.
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