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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Crowd control Bill proposes to auction property of event planner for denial of compensation to injured, dead
After backlash over the stampede that claimed the lives of 11 cricket fans outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, the Karnataka government has proposed to make a new law for crowd control at events and venues of mass gathering. The draft of the Bill said that the event planner is responsible for paying the compensation to the person injured and to the family member in case of a death. It proposes that the event planner's property will be auctioned by the government in case of non-payment of the compensation. Draft Bills discussed by Cabinet Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025 Karnataka Rohit Vemula Bill, 2025 Karnataka Misinformation, Fake News Prohibition Bill, 2025 Karnataka Hate Speech and Crime Prevention Bill, 2025 A draft of the Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025, was discussed in the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday. The draft Bill says, 'It is expedient to effectively manage and control crowds at sponsored events and venues of mass gathering pertaining to political rally, jatra, conference etc. in the State.' The content of the Bill is not finalised so far. Exemption to religious events However, the draft Bill has proposed to exclude 'jatra', 'rathotsava', 'pallakki utsava', 'teppada teru', 'urs', and other religious events pertaining to any religion, caste or creed. It said that the organiser of the event has to apply to the jurisdictional police station with the details of the approximate number of participants. The jurisdictional police station might change the date, time or venue by giving the reasons, it said. In case of violation of the law, the Bill said the event planner would be punished with imprisonment for a term which would be extended to three years or with a fine of up to ₹5 lakh or both. What are the offences Offences of event planners would be not seeking prior permission of the jurisdictional police, death or injury of participants, and stampede at the event. Aiding, abetting or other assistance for committing a crime at an event or venue, too, would be punished, the draft Bill said. The event planner is responsible to pay the compensation to the person who is severely injured in the event, mass gathering pertaining to political rally, jatra, conference etc. or compensation to the family member of the deceased, it said. The draft Bill proposed that if the event planner does not pay compensation, the government may collect the amount as arrears of land revenue. The event planner's property can be auctioned by the government. The next Cabinet meeting would take a decision on this Bill and other Bills discussed, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil told reporters.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Weeks after Bengaluru stampede, Karnataka drafts law to regulate mass gatherings
BENGALURU: Organisers of public events in Karnataka who don't obtain prior permission or fail to manage crowds responsibly could face up to three years in jail or a fine of up to ₹5 lakh, according to a draft legislation proposed by the state government. The move comes weeks after the June 4 stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory parade, which killed 11 people and injured over 56. The proposed law -- The Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025 -- was discussed at the meeting of the state cabinet on Thursday. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the draft bill will be placed again for the cabinet's approval at its next meeting. 'Four bills were proposed today -- Karnataka Crowd Control, Managing Crowd at Events and Venue of Mass Gathering Bill, 2025; Karnataka Rohith Vemula Bill, 2025; Karnataka Misinformation, Fake News Prohibition Bill, 2025; and Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025,' he told reporters. 'It has been decided that before the next cabinet meeting, the ministers concerned will meet and discuss and bring the bills before the cabinet,' Patil said. The proposed bill comprises a legal framework to regulate gatherings at 'sponsored events and venues of mass gathering pertaining to political rally, jatra, conference, etc.' and seeks to fix accountability of organisers. HT has reviewed the proposed legislation, which does not cover certain events, such as religious and traditional gatherings. 'This Act shall not apply to Jatra, Rathotsava, Pallakki Utsava, Teppada Teru, urus, or any religious event pertaining to any religion, caste or creed,' the draft bill said. 'If the event planner does not apply before conducting the event or fails to control the crowd gathered and fails to give the compensation or violates the provisions of this Act or rules made hereunder in any other way, [they] shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine up to five lakhs rupees or both,' it said. It also proposes that event planners who intentionally ignore regulations or fail to take police permission before holding a gathering will be held liable if the event results in death, injury, or stampede. These offences are classified as non-cognisable and non-bailable, triable by a magistrate of the first class. The legislation also criminalises aiding or abetting a crime at such events. It states, 'Whoever knowingly or unknowingly believes commission or omission of any other person would be an offence under the Act' will face legal action. The cabinet also discussed the draft Rohith Vemula Bill, aimed at addressing caste discrimination in higher education. The proposed law reportedly includes provisions for up to ₹1 lakh in compensation for affected students, along with a one-year jail term and a fine of ₹10,000 for those found guilty of discriminatory actions.
