A horrific stampede near Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebrations claimed 11 lives and left hundreds injured on May 28, 2025, moments after RCB won the IPL 2025 trophy for the first time.

Taking serious note of the tragedy, the Karnataka High Court has registered a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL). A division bench comprising Chief Justice N.V. Anantharamayya and Justice T.G. Shivashankare Gowda will hear the matter on December 4, 2025.Varanga Women Thread Embroidered Floral Motif Kurta

Gross inadequacy of police deployment ,Complete failure in crowd management Negligence in granting permissions for the celebration Responsibility of the RCB franchise.

Notices have been issued to the Karnataka Government, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike), and the RCB franchise.Also Read: Bomb Threat E-Mail to Bengaluru Police Commissioner: Airport, Major Malls Targeted!

The incident has sparked widespread public outrage and fear in Bengaluru, with citizens demanding strict enforcement of safety protocols during future sporting celebrations.

The upcoming hearing on December 4 is expected to deliver crucial directions on accountability, compensation, and preventive measures to ensure such a tragedy never repeats.Also Read: POCSO Case: Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Former CM Yediyurappa