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The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a plea against the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the stampede at the Maha Kumbh 2025 mela.

The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar dismissed the PIL demanding action against the UP government for its mismanagement of the mela.

While dismissing the petition, the court redirected the petitioner to raise the plea with the Allahabad High Court.

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"It is an unfortunate incident, something which is of concern. but go to the High Court. There is already a judicial commission constituted" CJI Khanna told Advocate Vishal Tiwari.

As per Live Law, the plea filed before the Supreme Court states that the UP government has been "negligent" in avoiding the stampede. It adds that there were "lapses, negligence and utter failure of the administration."

The stampede at the Mahakumbh mela occurred in the early hours of January 29, 2025. As per the UP government, around 30 people were killed in the tragic incident. However, the death toll is expected to be higher than stated.

The case will now be filed before the Allahabad High Court, where a similar petition has been filed.

Senior Advocate Mukul Rastogiroyal circle club, who appeared for the state of UP, stated that a judicial inquiry into the stampede is already underway at the High Court. Rastogi added that a similar petition has also been filed before Allahabad HC.