The Economic Times

Supreme Court: Plea seeks national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public occupancy premises

A Supreme Court plea urges the Centre and states to establish a national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public places like schools, hospitals, and hotels. The petition, filed after recent deadly fires in Delhi and Lucknow, calls for immediate safety audits and stricter enforcement to prevent future tragedies. It emphasizes the need for prevention over post-incident condolences, seeking accountability for officials failing to ensure compliance.