Delhi Court Hears Bail Plea of Coaching Centre Owners Over Tragic Drowning Incident

The co-owners of a Delhi coaching centre basement where three civil service aspirants recently drowned argue an 'act of god' defense in court. They criticized civic agencies' negligence and clarified the basement's intended use. A fire department report had previously cleared the premises for educational use. The case continues on August 12.

In a recent court hearing, the co-owners of the Delhi coaching centre basement where three civil service aspirants drowned last month argued that the tragic incident was an 'act of god' and could have been prevented if civic agencies had fulfilled their responsibilities.

The accused, Parvinder Singh, Tajinder Singh, Harvinder Singh, and Sarbjit Singh, presented their defense before Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna, seeking bail. Their lawyer emphasized that the basement was merely a waiting area for students, not a library, as evidenced by the lease deed.

A fire department inspection report had previously confirmed that the basement was being used for storage and was safe for operating an educational centre. The judge scheduled the next hearing for August 12, following further defense submissions. The Delhi High Court has transferred the investigation to the CBI to maintain public confidence in the probe.

(With inputs from agencies.)