Bengaluru Stampede | Did CM Say “Accused Shall Be Arrested'? Karnataka High Court Asks State In RCB Marketing Head's Plea Challenging Arrest

The Karnataka High Court was moved by the Marketing Head of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL team, who filed a plea seeking to quash criminal proceedings initiated against him following a stampede-like situation that occurred during the sale of tickets for an IPL match. The petitioner argued that he was not directly responsible for the security arrangements or crowd management at the stadium and that his role was confined to marketing. He contended that his inclusion in the criminal case was unjust and an abuse of the legal process. The High Court's decision to hear the plea is significant as it will examine the extent of liability of corporate officials for untoward incidents that happen during large-scale public events organized by their company. The outcome will be crucial in defining the scope of responsibility for event organizers in ensuring public safety.