Delhi High Court Denies Trust's Plea in UPSC Aspirants Drowning Case

The Delhi High Court has denied a charitable trust's request to intervene in the investigation of three UPSC aspirants' deaths in a coaching centre's basement. The court emphasized that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is handling the probe and third-party interference is unwarranted.

The Delhi High Court has declined a charitable trust's request to join the investigation into the deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in the basement of a coaching centre. The court underscored that the nation's premier investigative agency, the CBI, is already on the case, and third-party involvement could impede progress.

The court noted the trust's effort to insert itself into the case was inappropriate, emphasizing that the plea was filed by a third party, not the victims' families. The bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, stressed the need to avoid exploiting the family's emotional distress.

The bench further stated that any external involvement at this juncture would be counterproductive, given the investigation had only recently been handed over to the CBI. Dismissing the application, the court advised the trust to provide any relevant information directly to the CBI.

(With inputs from agencies.)