The Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the Noida Authority to place on record the preventive steps taken or proposed to be taken to avoid recurrence of similar incidents in Noida, while granting them time to file their counter-affidavits in a Public Interest Litigation arising out of the death of a young software professional in Sector-150, and observing that “needful may be done before the next date.
The matter, registered as PIL No. 306 of 2026, was heard by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra.During the hearing, senior counsel appearing for the Noida Authority and the Standing Counsel for the State prayed for time to obtain instructions and place their responses on record. Allowing the request, the Court observed that necessary steps may be taken by the authorities even before the next date of hearing. The matter has been listed for further consideration on March 17, 2026.
Allegations Raised in the PIL
The PIL has been filed by Advocate Himanshu Jaiswal in public interest, raising concerns over alleged administrative negligence, unsafe urban infrastructure, and failure to secure hazardous sites in Noida.
According to the petition, the site where the incident occurred was neither new nor unknown to the authorities. Official records, inter-departmental communications, and audit reports are stated to indicate that issues relating to water-logging, drainage failure, and unsafe conditions in the area had been flagged repeatedly over several years. Despite sanctioned proposals, technical plans, and prior warnings, the petition alleges that the hazardous condition continued without adequate corrective or interim safety measures such as barricading, lighting, or warning signage.
Emergency Response Under Scrutiny
The petition also highlights alleged lapses in emergency response mechanisms, stating that the victim remained alive for a considerable period after the incident, yet timely and effective rescue efforts were not undertaken. These circumstances, the petition argues, raise serious concerns regarding preparedness, coordination, and accountability of the concerned authorities and first responders.
Reliefs Sought
The petitioner has sought directions for identification and securing of all hazardous sites in Noida, conduct of comprehensive city-wide safety audits, and strengthening of emergency response protocols to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
The High Court’s decision to grant time for filing affidavits and to call upon the authorities to place preventive steps on record is being viewed as an important development in addressing recurring urban safety concerns in Noida and adjoining areas.
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