GENERAL15 Sept 2026
Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report on hotel owner's health
The Delhi High Court has asked Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital for a report on Lovkesh Bajaj, the jailed owner of the Malviya Nagar hotel where 23 people died in a June 3 fire. He seeks interim bail, citing serious intestinal problems. A trial court already rejected that plea. For hotel owners, it is a reminder that fire safety and licence rules are enforced strictly.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Delhi High Court sought a health report from RML Hospital about Lovkesh Bajaj, the jailed owner of the 'Flourish Stay' hotel in Hauz Rani.
- Bajaj is an accused in the June 3 fire at the five-storey hotel in which 23 people died and 24 others were badly injured.
- Police say the 26-room bed-and-breakfast was run in violation of rules that allowed only six rooms, and his hotel licence was rejected as the property had one entry and exit point and no fire exit.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a hotel, guest house or bed-and-breakfast, review your licence conditions and fire exits now and keep your records ready. This is only a court hearing update and not a final ruling, so take professional advice for your own property.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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