Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
D.K. SINGH, TARA VITASTA GANJU
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
State Of Karnataka Represented By The Chief Secretary – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. challenge to the report of the commission of inquiry (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. details of the victory celebrations and crowd management (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 12 , 14) |
| 3. suo motu petition regarding the tragedy and commissions established (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 4. arguments regarding the rights of the petitioner in the inquiry (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26) |
| 5. assessment of the inquiry and dismissal of petition (Para 28 , 33 , 34) |
| 6. final dismissal of the writ petition (Para 35) |
ORDER :
D K SINGH, J.
The petitioner-M/s.DNA Entertainment Networks (for short 'the DNA') - a Media Company incorporated in the year 2005 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, (for short 'the Act') has filed this writ petition challenging the report submitted by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice John Michael Cunha (Retd.), One Member Commission appointed by the State Government vide notification dated 05.06.2025 under Section 3 (1) of the Commission of Enquiry Act , 1952 in respect of the unfortunate incident on 04.06.2025, during the victory celebrations of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Indian Premier League 2025. Sadly, 11 people had died and several got grievously inju
A Commission of Inquiry can conduct fact-finding without infringing on an individual's rights when not investigating personal conduct or making prejudicial findings.
The Commission's failure to provide notice and an opportunity to be heard violated natural justice, rendering its findings invalid.
Individuals must be given a fair opportunity to defend their reputation in inquiries where their conduct is questioned.
State-sponsored events necessitate lawful proceedings and appropriate oversight in inquiry to preserve public confidence and accountability.
Point of law: Merely because the petition was maintainable and required lengthy hearing would not automatically invite an interim order. Passing of an interim order and that too in case of such a sen....
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
