Two-judges Bench of the Apex Court upholds conviction of Ansals in Uphaar fire tragedy case; refers issue of quantum of punishment to a three- judges Bench [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court, in a judgment pronounced today, upheld the judgment of the High Court convicting Gopal and Sushil Ansal in the 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy case.The Supreme Court held in its judgment that a contemptuous disregard of law by the owners of Uphaar cinema hall had led to the loss of lives, and that the Ansals were more concerned about making money than ensuring the safety...