SC to consider issues related to Satya Niketan building collapse: A practical reader guide

SC to consider issues related to Satya Niketan building collapse: A practical reader guide

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from RK Puram Anil Sharma runs an illegal paying guest (PG) “mafia” in the Satya Niketan area, days after a building collapse there claimed seven lives.

BJP MLA runs illegal ‘PG mafia’, alleges AAP; party refutes charges

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha showed a video of a building allegedly owned by Mr. Sharma. However, Mr. Sharma refuted the allegations. “The building shown in the photograph [by the AAP] has a stilt parking level, along with the ground, first, second and third floors. A Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R.

He alleged that the building had been constructed with 100% coverage, whereas building norms require at least 25% of the space to be left for utility purposes. Mahadevan said it would take up the matter on Thursday (September 10, 2026) after the court-appointed amicus curiae sought a time-bound safety audit of PG facilities, private hostels and other student accommodation in and around colleges across Delhi.

There is no fourth floor,” he said.

SC to consider issues related to Satya Niketan building collapse: A practical reader guide
SC to consider issues related to Satya Niketan building collapse: A practical reader guide