The Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a three-member judicial commission to investigate the stampede that occurred during a Satsang in Hathras on 3 July 2024, resulting in 121 fatalities. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel issued the notification for this commission.
The commission consists of three members:
The commission’s headquarters is located in Lucknow, the state capital.
According to the official notification, the commission will:
The commission is required to submit its report within two months.
An Enquiry Commission is appointed by state or central governments under the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1952 to investigate matters of public importance.
Enquiry Commissions have the following powers:
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the judicial commission formed to investigate the Hathras stampede, including its members, mandate, and the incident itself. It also offers context on the nature and powers of enquiry commissions in India.
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