Satya Niketan owner seeks bail, court calls medical report by Sept 30

Hari Ram Gupta, the owner of the Satya Niketan building that collapsed on 6 September, killing seven people, has sought regular bail before the Patiala House Court, citing his age and medical condition. The court issued notice on the plea and sought a medical report from jail authorities before taking up the matter on 30 September, Times of India reported. Gupta's earlier bail plea was rejected after the court observed that the investigation was at an initial stage and the chargesheet had not been filed.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) told the Delhi High Court on 25 September that it demolished 543 properties and sealed 178 others for unauthorised construction in the 17 days after the collapse. The MCD's affidavit said 2,453 PG buildings were inspected across all 12 zones, of which 2,342 were visibly safe, 91 needed minor repairs, 30 needed major repairs and four were dangerous. Five MCD officials, including a deputy commissioner, were suspended, and a magisterial inquiry has been constituted, Hindustan Times and LiveLaw reported.

The Delhi government has formed a high-powered committee to prepare a regulatory framework for PG accommodations and private student hostels. The Delhi High Court termed Delhi University's affidavit 'absolutely vague' and sought a better response. The matter will be heard next on 14 October.

Update, 30 September 2026: Hari Ram Gupta, the owner of the collapsed Satya Niketan building, has sought bail before the Patiala House Court citing his age and medical condition. The court issued notice and sought a jail medical report by 30 September, Times of India reports.