The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case about safety at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a large religious gathering. This decision comes after a deadly stampede in Prayagraj that caused at least 30 deaths and 60 injuries. The court stated that a similar case is already being handled by the Allahabad High Court. Therefore, the Supreme Court will not be examining this particular petition.
The justices recognized the stampede as a tragic event. They pointed out that the Allahabad High Court is already dealing with the issue. Because of this, the responsibility of addressing safety concerns for the Kumbh Mela will be handled by the lower court. The original case asked for stricter safety guidelines to prevent future accidents at big religious gatherings. Now, the Allahabad High Court will be the one to review and improve safety plans and how crowds are managed at these events.
This choice from the Supreme Court means there won’t be immediate action by them to enforce new rules. Instead, the focus will now be on what happens at the Allahabad High Court. The lower court will decide how safety measures will be put in place for future Kumbh Melas. The situation shows how difficult it is to keep people safe at large religious gatherings in India. Many who are worried about pilgrim safety at these events will be paying close attention to the court proceedings.