‘No respect for law in MCD’: Delhi HC on coaching centre deaths

The Delhi high court criticized authorities for not implementing its orders regarding a PIL into the death of UPSC aspirants in Old Rajender Nagar. The court questioned the desilting and drainage efforts, noting the police and MCD’s involvement. It emphasized accountability, directing the Delhi Police to investigate scientifically and avoid external pressures. The court stressed that public authorities must be effective and that even those in power are not beyond the law.