( 1 ) CARELESS conduct and casual approach adopted by the respondent-State in the matter of fundamental right dealing with life and safety forced the petitioners, belonging to a noble profession of advocates to put off their robes and stand before us as litigant seeking justice for the legal heirs of the dead and compensation for the injured. The deaths and injuries are admitted to have been caused on account of the collapse of a building constructed by the builders by using substandard material besides ignoring the structural guidelines and protections. The rolling tears and the soar wailing cries of the victims of the tragedy did not affect the mighty and careless State but did touch the tender hearts of the petitioners, who initiated this action in public interest with prayer for granting appropriate relief to the needy and deserving. This Court has been moved to take appropriate action by the issuance of requisite directions in furtherance of its obligation to protect the fundamental right of life, personal liberty and safety of the people in the country. It is submitted that the State has failed in its obligation to protect the life and safety of the people as e