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Hans India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HC orders state to share stampede report with KSCA, RCB
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to provide a copy of the status report on the June 4 stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, submitted by it in sealed cover, to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and DNA Entertainment Networks. The court rejected the state's justification for withholding the report, noting that the Supreme Court permits sealed cover confidentiality only in matters involving national security, public interest, or privacy rights—criteria that do not apply in this case. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi made these observations on Monday while deciding whether parties involved in the suo motu public interest litigation on the stampede should be given access to the report. The stampede occurred outside the Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium while RCB was celebrating its maiden IPL title victory inside. Responding to the state government's argument that sharing the report could influence the ongoing judicial commission and magisterial inquiry, the bench called the concern unfounded and lacking in public interest justification. It emphasised that retired judges and senior All-India Service officers heading the inquiries are not likely to be swayed by the contents of the status report. The court reiterated that the suo motu proceedings were initiated to determine the cause of the stampede, assess accountability, and suggest preventive measures for the future. Withholding the report from key parties, while expecting their cooperation, would be 'unfair', the bench said. 'If the sealed cover is opened and the report is shared with the respondents, they can help the court better understand the sequence of events, contributing factors, and whether the tragedy was avoidable,' the judges observed.
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka HC calls on state govt to share stampede report with KSCA, RCB, and DNA entertainment
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to provide a copy of the status report on the June 4 stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, submitted by it in sealed cover, to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and DNA Entertainment Networks. The stampede occurred outside the Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium while RCB was celebrating its maiden IPL title victory inside(AFP) The court rejected the state's justification for withholding the report, noting that the Supreme Court permits sealed cover confidentiality only in matters involving national security, public interest, or privacy rights—criteria that do not apply in this case. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi made these observations on Monday while deciding whether parties involved in the suo motu public interest litigation on the stampede should be given access to the report. The stampede occurred outside the Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium while RCB was celebrating its maiden IPL title victory inside. Responding to the state government's argument that sharing the report could influence the ongoing judicial commission and magisterial inquiry, the bench called the concern unfounded and lacking in public interest justification. It emphasised that retired judges and senior All-India Service officers heading the inquiries are not likely to be swayed by the contents of the status report. The court reiterated that the suo motu proceedings were initiated to determine the cause of the stampede, assess accountability, and suggest preventive measures for the future. Withholding the report from key parties, while expecting their cooperation, would be "unfair", the bench said. "If the sealed cover is opened and the report is shared with the respondents, they can help the court better understand the sequence of events, contributing factors, and whether the tragedy was avoidable," the judges observed.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka High Court orders state to share stampede report with KSCA, RCB, and DNA entertainment
The Karnataka High Court has instructed the state government to share its status report on the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede with key parties like KSCA and RCB. The court dismissed the state's concerns about influencing ongoing inquiries, emphasizing that withholding the report would be unfair and hinder the court's understanding of the incident and preventive measures. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to provide a copy of the status report on the June 4 stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium , submitted by it in sealed cover, to the Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA ), Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ), and DNA Entertainment court rejected the state's justification for withholding the report, noting that the Supreme Court permits sealed cover confidentiality only in matters involving national security, public interest, or privacy rights-criteria that do not apply in this case.A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi made these observations on Monday while deciding whether parties involved in the suo motu public interest litigation on the stampede should be given access to the stampede occurred outside the Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium while RCB was celebrating its maiden IPL title victory to the state government's argument that sharing the report could influence the ongoing judicial commission and magisterial inquiry, the bench called the concern unfounded and lacking in public interest emphasised that retired judges and senior All-India Service officers heading the inquiries are not likely to be swayed by the contents of the status court reiterated that the suo motu proceedings were initiated to determine the cause of the stampede, assess accountability, and suggest preventive measures for the future. Withholding the report from key parties, while expecting their cooperation, would be "unfair", the bench said."If the sealed cover is opened and the report is shared with the respondents, they can help the court better understand the sequence of events, contributing factors, and whether the tragedy was avoidable," the judges observed.
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
K'taka HC orders state to share stampede report with KSCA, RCB, and DNA
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to provide a copy of the status report on the June 4 stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, submitted by it in sealed cover, to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and DNA Entertainment Networks. The court rejected the state's justification for withholding the report, noting that the Supreme Court permits sealed cover confidentiality only in matters involving national security, public interest, or privacy rights criteria that do not apply in this case. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi made these observations on Monday while deciding whether parties involved in the suo motu public interest litigation on the stampede should be given access to the report. The stampede occurred outside the Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium while RCB was celebrating its maiden IPL title victory inside. Responding to the state government's argument that sharing the report could influence the ongoing judicial commission and magisterial inquiry, the bench called the concern unfounded and lacking in public interest justification. It emphasised that retired judges and senior All-India Service officers heading the inquiries are not likely to be swayed by the contents of the status report. The court reiterated that the suo motu proceedings were initiated to determine the cause of the stampede, assess accountability, and suggest preventive measures for the future. Withholding the report from key parties, while expecting their cooperation, would be "unfair", the bench said. "If the sealed cover is opened and the report is shared with the respondents, they can help the court better understand the sequence of events, contributing factors, and whether the tragedy was avoidable," the judges observed. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Karnataka HC seeks govt reply on plea against compulsory Kannada in schools
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file its objections within three weeks in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the mandatory imposition of Kannada language instruction in CBSE and CISCE-affiliated schools across the state. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi passed the order while hearing a PIL filed in 2023 by Somashekar C and others, a group of parents whose children study in various non-state board schools. The petition questions the constitutional validity of multiple legislative provisions, including the Kannada Language Learning Act, 2015, the Kannada Language Learning Rules, 2017, and the Karnataka Educational Institutions (Issue of No Objection Certificate and Control) Rules, 2022. These enactments, the petitioners contend, make it compulsory for all schools to teach Kannada irrespective of their affiliation. During the hearing, the court was informed that despite the matter being pending for two years, the state government had not submitted its objections. Expressing displeasure, the bench orally observed, For two years you have not done anything, gear up your machinery, otherwise we will consider the application for interim relief. The petition argued that the mandatory language policy infringes upon the rights of students to choose their languages of study, potentially affecting their academic performance and future career prospects. It also highlighted the adverse impact on the livelihoods of teachers who specialise in languages other than Kannada. According to the petitioners, the contested rules contradict the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, and violate several constitutional protections, including those related to choice, equality, and the right to education. They have sought to declare Rule 6(1) of the NOC Rules as unconstitutional. Alternatively, they have asked that Rule 6(2) be struck down and that the impugned laws be held inapplicable to CBSE and CISCE institutions. The petition also clarified that the petitioners are not against the teaching of Kannada in schools and have deep respect for the language and its cultural legacy. Their objection lies in its compulsory enforcement through legislative and executive action. The PIL also drew attention to a previous Karnataka High Court order that stayed the government's attempt to make Kannada compulsory in undergraduate courses. It further cited a clarification by the union government, which stated that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 does not support the forced imposition of any particular language. Although the petitioners sought an interim stay on the implementation of the impugned provisions, the bench declined to grant any interim relief until the state government files its counter affidavit. The matter will now proceed once the state submits its objections within the court-stipulated time frame of three weeks.
