Supreme Court Plea Seeks National Fire and Life Safety Framework for Public Premises
A public interest litigation filed by advocate Narendra Kumar Goswami in the Supreme Court seeks the establishment of a uniform National Minimum Fire and Life-Safety Framework for high-risk public occupancy premises across India. The plea highlights recurring fire tragedies in schools, hospitals, hotels, and other public places, citing fragmented and inconsistent fire safety regulations among states. It calls for mandatory safety audits, stricter enforcement, emergency preparedness, and accountability mechanisms to prevent future incidents and ensure public safety nationwide.