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Court Reserves Order on Satya Niketan Collapse Bail Plea
A building in Satya Niketan collapsed, and seven people died.
Police are investigating why it happened.
Shubham Tyagi, who helped run paying-guest homes in the building, asked the court not to arrest him.
His lawyer said he did not know about construction in another part of the building.
The lawyer also said police already had the important evidence.
Police said they still needed to arrest and question him.
The judge listened to both sides and reserved the decision.
This means the court will announce its decision later.
Patiala House Court reserved its order on PG operator Shubham Tyagi’s anticipatory bail plea.
Seven people died when a five-storey building in Satya Niketan collapsed on September 6.
Delhi Police said Tyagi must be arrested and interrogated for an effective investigation.
Tyagi’s counsel argued he was not involved in construction and was being targeted through media reports.
Police have already arrested building owners, their son, a contractor and another PG operator.
- Who
- PG operator Shubham Tyagi, Delhi Police, building owners, a contractor and another PG operator are involved in the case.
- What
- Tyagi is seeking anticipatory bail in the investigation into the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people.
- Where
- The case concerns a five-storey building in Satya Niketan and proceedings at Patiala House Court in New Delhi.
- When
- The building collapsed on September 6; the court reserved its order after hearing the bail arguments.
- Why
- Police seek Tyagi’s arrest for interrogation and investigation, while his counsel argues that arrest is unnecessary and that he was not involved in the alleged construction.
Tyagi’s Defence
Delhi Police
Need for arrest
Tyagi’s Defence
Tyagi’s counsel said there was no point in arresting him because police had already collected the evidence and he was willing to cooperate.
Delhi Police
The Public Prosecutor said Tyagi needed to be arrested and interrogated for an effective investigation.
Knowledge of construction
Tyagi’s Defence
The defence said the alleged construction was not in Tyagi’s portion, which had a separate entrance and exit, and that he had no knowledge of work elsewhere.
Delhi Police
Police allege that Tyagi and Sudhanshu jointly operated PG accommodations in the building and that the premises had been rented in poor condition.
Media coverage and responsibility
Tyagi’s Defence
Tyagi’s counsel said his name was being included because of media reporting and described the case as a media trial.
Delhi Police
Police are examining the roles of PG operators and contractors, while arguing that Tyagi’s questioning is necessary to investigate the collapse.
Key facts
- Court
- Patiala House Court
- Applicant
- Shubham Tyagi
- Incident
- Five-storey building collapse
- Location
- Satya Niketan, New Delhi
- Deaths
- Seven people
- Police position
- Tyagi should be arrested for effective investigation
- Defence position
- Tyagi was unaware of construction in another portion and will cooperate
Sources
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