Police Don’t Have Alladin Ka Chirag
Central Administrative Tribunal Right this moment (July 1) quashes ACP Vikash Kumar’s suspension over the Bengaluru stampede tragedy, saying it lacked correct proof. Tribunal blames RCB for crowd mismanagement with out police permission.
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BENGALURU: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Tuesday cancelled the Karnataka authorities’s suspension order in opposition to Extra Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vikash Kumar Vikash.
His suspension was associated to the tragic stampede exterior Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, the place 11 folks misplaced their lives and 56 others have been injured.
The group had gathered to rejoice Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory.
A bench consisting of members BK Shrivastava and Santosh Mehra dominated that the federal government suspended the officer with out robust proof or correct reasoning.
“In view of this Tribunal the (authorities) order Annexure – A3 has been handed in a mechanical method and the order shouldn’t be primarily based upon the convincing supplies. The Cops have been suspended with none adequate materials or grounds. Therefore, the aforesaid order is liable to be quashed.”
The Tribunal ordered the Karnataka authorities to instantly reinstate Vikash.
Following the stampede, the federal government had suspended Vikash together with B Dayananda, Shekar H Tekkannavar, C Balakrishna (Assistant Commissioner of Police, Cubbon Park), and AK Girish (Police Inspector, Cubbon Park), blaming them for failure in responsibility.
Difficult his suspension, Vikash approached the CAT. His lawyer argued that no present trigger discover was given earlier than suspending him and that no probability was given to defend himself. The lawyer additionally stated suspension is a really harsh motion and may solely be utilized in critical instances like corruption or felony negligence. For the reason that official magisterial inquiry remains to be happening and no findings have been made in opposition to Vikash, the suspension is unfair and must be cancelled.
The federal government lawyer claimed that the police failed to stop the gang from gathering, which led to the tragedy. In keeping with the federal government, the cops, together with Vikash, confirmed “a considerable dereliction of responsibility.”
Nonetheless, CAT stated the suspension order didn’t clarify how this conclusion was reached and not using a accomplished inquiry.
It additionally stated that the Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation (KSCA) had solely knowledgeable the Cubbon Park Police Inspector concerning the RCB victory parade—not Vikash.
“After mentioning the identify of 5 officers, it’s talked about within the order that the CEO of RCB had intimated Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru Metropolis on 03.06.2025 about holding the victory parade and celebration on 04.06.2025. The aforesaid portion of the order shouldn’t be appropriate as a result of the respondents didn’t submit the copy of any intimation submitted to the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru on 03.06.2025. The respondents himself submitted the copy of letter Annexure – R2 on this regard.”
The Tribunal additionally identified that RCB didn’t take permission as required below the Licensing and Controlling of Assemblies and Public Processions (Bengaluru Metropolis) Order, 2009.
For the reason that authorities has not but accomplished the inquiry, it’s nonetheless unclear who is actually liable for the incident. CAT noticed that RCB might have precipitated the stampede by sharing the celebration occasion particulars on social media with out getting police approval.
“With out acquiring the permission from the Police or with out the consent of involved Police Officers, the franchise of RCB positioned the data to the general public on social media platforms.”
CAT stated RCB’s publish resulted in a crowd of three to five lakh folks arriving at a stadium that may solely maintain 35,000 folks.
“RCB didn’t take the suitable permission or consent from the Police. Out of the blue, they posted on social media platforms and because of aforesaid data the general public have been gathered. Due to scarcity of time on 04.06.2026, the Police was unable to do the suitable preparations. Enough time was not given to the Police.”
The Tribunal added that the police had restricted powers in such a sudden scenario.
“Alladin ka Chirag”
With this, CAT dominated that Vikash’s suspension was unfair and must be cancelled.
The Tribunal additionally stated that different officers who’re equally affected also needs to get justice, even when they haven’t approached the courtroom but.
“We additionally really feel our responsibility to attract consideration of the State Authorities in direction of the settled precept of regulation that the place a citizen aggrieved by an motion of presidency division has approached the Court docket and acquire a declaration of regulation in his/her favour, different equally located should be prolonged the profit with out the necessity for them to return to Court docket.”
Senior Advocate Dhyan Chinnappa and Advocate Dhanush Menon represented Vikash Kumar Vikash.
Extra Advocate Common Reuben Jacob and Advocate M Rajakumar appeared for the State authorities.
CASE TITLE:
Vikash Kumar Vikash v State & Ors
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