Supreme Court dismisses plea for national fire safety framework

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition seeking a national minimum fire and life safety compliance framework for high-risk public premises including schools, coaching centres, and hospitals.

A bench of Justice Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe rejected the plea, which was filed after a fire at a Delhi bed-and-breakfast in June 2026 killed 23 people. The petitioner had demanded a time-bound framework with mandatory audits, a public dashboard, and QR-coded safety certificates, citing alleged violations at the five-storey building.

The petition also sought district-level enforcement committees and special protection for children in unsafe structures. The court did not elaborate on its reasons for dismissal.