NEW DELHI: In the wake of the tragic prepare accident in Odisha that claimed 293 lives, the Supreme Court on Tuesday requested the Centre to apprise it concerning the security protocols applied by the Indian Railways to stop such incidents, particularly questioning the efficacy of the automated prepare safety system ‘Kavach’.
SC Seeks Details From Centre
A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ok V Viswanathan directed the Attorney General to current a complete overview of the security measures adopted by the Railways, together with insights into the proposed implementation of the ‘Kavach’ system. This transfer got here through the listening to of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, urging the institution of an knowledgeable fee to conduct a time-bound probe into the Odisha prepare mishap.
The apex courtroom inquired concerning the monetary implications of introducing the ‘Kavach’ system nationwide, emphasizing the necessity for a price evaluation. The courtroom sought readability on the measures in place or anticipated by the Railways, with the subsequent listening to scheduled after 4 weeks.
PIL Advocates Immediate ‘Kavach’ Implementation
Tiwari’s PIL pressed for instant tips for the implementation of the ‘Kavach’ system, citing an absence of ground-level enforcement. The plea identified the dire penalties of the delayed software of the Automatic Train Protection System, holding authorities accountable for negligence and breach of responsibility.
Demand For Urgent Protective Measures
Highlighting the urgency of the scenario, the PIL underscored the necessity for the instant set up of the ‘Kavach’ safety system to stop additional lack of life and injury to public property. It urged the federal government to implement Railway Accidents Protective measures and strengthen security protocols to safeguard the basic proper to life and liberty.
Recent Rail Accidents In India
The plea referred to a sample of gradual responses to coach accidents over the past three many years, emphasizing the need for a sturdy security enforcement mechanism. It emphasised that the ‘Kavach’ system needs to be an integral a part of railway operations throughout the nation.
Court Directs Attorney General’s Intervention
The bench instructed petitioner Vishal Tiwari to offer a duplicate of the plea to the Attorney General’s workplace. The Attorney General is predicted to apprise the courtroom of the protecting measures in place or deliberate, shedding gentle on the federal government’s stance, notably concerning the implementation of the ‘Kavach’ scheme.
The matter has been posted for the subsequent listening to in 4 weeks, signifying the judiciary’s dedication to making sure an intensive examination of the security measures undertaken by the federal government within the aftermath of the devastating Odisha prepare accident.
Odisha Train Mishap
Recalling the catastrophic incident in Balasore, Odisha, the place two passenger trains and a items prepare collided, leading to 293 casualties and over 1,000 accidents, the PIL gained momentum. The petition follows the June tragedy involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express close to Bahanaga Bazar station. The accident marked the deadliest rail mishap lately, prompting heightened scrutiny and calls for for instant security enhancements within the Indian Railways.
