Archive · 24 Jun 2025
High Court Appoints Amicus Curiae in Bengaluru Stampede Case
The Karnataka High Court is looking into what happened during the Bengaluru cricket celebration stampede.
They've asked a lawyer, S Susheela, to help them figure out what happened.
The court is examining a government report about the event, where many people were hurt and some died.
Lawyers are arguing about whether the report should be kept secret or made public.
This all aims to understand the causes of the stampede and possibly prevent it from happening again.
Karnataka High Court appointed Senior Advocate S Susheela as amicus curiae.
The court is handling the suo motu case concerning the Bengaluru stampede.
The stampede occurred during RCB's IPL victory celebrations.
The court previously requested a report from the State Government on the incident.
Counsels objected to the report being submitted in a sealed cover.
- Who
- The Karnataka High Court appointed Senior Advocate S Susheela.
- What
- The Karnataka High Court appointed an amicus curiae to assist in a case related to the Bengaluru stampede.
- When
- The stampede occurred during RCB's IPL victory celebrations on June 4.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India, near Chinnaswamy cricket stadium.
- Why
- To assist the court in examining the circumstances of the stampede.
Arguments for Open Report
Arguments for Sealed Report
Sealed Report
Arguments for Open Report
Counsels argued the report on the stampede should not be sealed.
Arguments for Sealed Report
Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty opposed the opening of the report.
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Amicus Curiae
- S Susheela
- Case Type
- Suo motu
- Incident
- Bengaluru Stampede
- Event
- RCB IPL victory celebration
- Respondents
- RCB, Karnataka State Cricket Association, DNA
