Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Court denies bail to two accused in NESCO concert case
Two men, Pradeep Gupta and Shubh Agrawal, were arrested for their suspected involvement in a drug-related incident at a music concert.
Two MBA students died, and many others were hospitalized due to a suspected drug overdose.
The court denied bail to the accused, stating they had an active and direct role in the crime.
The judge emphasized that granting bail in such serious cases could negatively impact society's health.
Two accused, Pradeep Gupta and Shubh Agrawal, denied bail in a drug-related case.
Incident involved suspected drug overdose at a music concert, leading to two deaths and multiple hospitalizations.
Charges include violations under the NDPS Act, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
Judge R K Deshpande noted the accused had an active and direct role in the crime.
Court decision emphasizes the serious impact of such offenses on societal health.
- Who
- Pradeep Gupta and Shubh Agrawal
- What
- Denial of bail in a drug-related case
- When
- April 11, 2026 (incident), Wednesday (court decision)
- Where
- NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon
- Why
- Suspected drug overdose leading to deaths and hospitalizations
Prosecution
Defense
Role in the crime
Prosecution
The prosecution argues that the accused had an active and direct role in the crime, which involves serious offenses under the NDPS Act, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
Defense
The defense likely argues that the evidence does not conclusively prove the accused had an active and direct role in the crime.
- Date of Incident
- April 11, 2026
- Location of Incident
- NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon
- Charges Filed
- NDPS Act, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Maharashtra Prohibition Act
- Judge
- Special Judge R K Deshpande
- Accused Names
- Pradeep Gupta, Shubh Agrawal