Delhi HC Seeks Response On Student Safety In PGs, Rented Flats And Private Hostels After Satya Niketan Building Collapse
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from all concerned authorities on a fresh Public Interest Litigation seeking a dedicated mechanism to monitor the safety and welfare of students living in paying guest (PG) accommodations, rented flats and private hostels in Delhi. A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought responses from the relevant parties…
Delhi High Court seeks answers on student safety in PGs, rented flats, and private hostels following Satya Niketan building collapse. A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed that the petition be listed along with other pending matters on October 14, 2026. The petition, filed by Shivansh Kalia, a PGDAV College student, calls for the establishment of Student Accommodation Advisory and Monitoring Committees at various levels to address safety concerns.
The incident has highlighted issues of structural safety, fire safety, and regulatory monitoring of buildings used as student accommodation.
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