Supreme Court hears plea seeking directions to... ... LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 14 August 2026

Supreme Court hears plea seeking directions to Centre to frame a National Minimum Fire and Life Safety Compliance Framework for high risk public occupancy premises such as school, coaching centres, hostels, guest houses, restaurants, marriage halls malls, cinema etc.

Petitioner, who is an advocate, appears in person.

J Narasimha: Are you a lawyer? Why are you showing your collar and band while appearing in person? Don't play this game here.

Petitioner: There is another case.

J Narasimha: For other petitioners in person we are sympathetic because they don't know better. But you are a lawyer and you are playing games. Be a responsible lawyer. Don't be irresponsible in your conduct. It has a serious reflection on the way you conduct your proceedings.

Matter dismissed.