In Brief
This case concerns a writ petition arising from a tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh. The Supreme Court set aside a previous Commission's report for failure to follow statutory procedures and appointed Justice S.B. Sinha as a new one-man Commission to investigate liability and compensation. Pending the Commission's final report, the Court directed interim compensation to victims to prevent continued suffering. The Court also ordered pro rata distribution of funds deposited by organizers among deceased and injured victims from Central and State Government sources, while reserving final apportionment questions for later adjudication in accordance with principles established in earlier tragedy cases."
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