Vikrant Chandrahas Tawde v. Union Of India, Through Ministry Of Railways And ORS.

PIL97_1_17.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE CIVIL JURISDICTION PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION NO.97 OF 2017 Vikrant Chandrahas Tawde ...

Petitioner

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Union of India through Ministry of Railways and others ...

Respondents Mr. V. P. Patil for Petitioner.

Ms Nisha Mehra, AGP for Respondents No.2, 3 and 5. Mr. Anil Singh, ASG a/w. Mr. Suresh Kumar for Union of India. Mr. Zal Andhyarujina, Amicus Curiae.

CORAM: NARESH H. PATIL, ACTING CJ & R. G. KETKAR, J.

DATE : SEPTEMBER 06, 2018 P.C.

This Petition concerns the Elphinstone Bridge where the stampede took place on 29.09.2017.

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The learned ASG submits that the bridge has been widened and another bridge is constructed. Regular monitoring is also going on so that the persons, other than the passengers, do not use these bridges. 3.

In view thereof, we dispose of the P.I.L.

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We appreciate the assistance rendered by the learned Amicus Curiae, Mr. Zal Andhyarujina.

R. G. KETKAR, J.

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