The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has noted that, prima facie, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team is to be held liable for the huge crowd that had gathered in Bengaluru on June 4, which resulted in a stampede that killed 11 people and injured several. The tribunal, in its observations, said, "Therefore, prima facie it appears that the RCB is responsible for the gathering of about three to five lakh people. The RCB did not take the appropriate permission or consent from the Police. Suddenly, they posted on social media platforms and as a result of aforesaid information the public were gathered.”&nbsp;The tribunal condemned the RCB's eleventh-hour announcement of the celebration as a "nuisance". "“Suddenly, the RCB created the aforesaid type of nuisance without any prior permission. It cannot be expected from the Police that within a short time of about 12 hours the police will make all arrangements required in the Police Act or in the other rules, etc,” the tribunal said in the order.&nbsp;The IPL franchise, a day after their first-ever IPL win, tweeted on social media regarding a victory parade celebrations on June 4. The tribunal also justified the action of the police, saying, “Police personnel are also human beings. They are neither ‘God’ (Bhagwan) nor Magician and also not having the magic powers like ‘Alladdin ka Chirag’ which was able to fulfil any wish only by rubbing a finger.”&nbsp;The tribunal added that the police did not have enough time to make the proper arrangements. "Due to lack of time on 4 June 2025, the police could not make the proper arrangements. Enough time was not provided to the police," the tribunal said while hearing the petition of a Bengaluru police officer who opposed his suspension.&nbsp;The order further said that large numbers of members of the public were around during the evening of June 3-4, and the police had their hands full managing them. At the same time, another event had been arranged by the state government at Vidhana Soudha, which also taxed the force. It ruled that in order to manage such a crowd and make necessary arrangements, the police need adequate time and advance notice, which was not provided in this case.

RCB title celebration stampede | ‘Not magicians’: Police can’t be blamed for RCB mess, says Tribunal

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has noted that, prima facie, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team is to be held liable for the huge crowd that had gathered in Bengaluru on June 4, which resulted in a stampede that killed 11 people and injured several. The tribunal, in its observations, said, "Therefore, prima facie it appears that the RCB is responsible for the gathering of about three to five lakh people. The RCB did not take the appropriate permission or consent from the Police. Suddenly, they posted on social media platforms and as a result of aforesaid information the public were gathered.” The tribunal condemned the RCB's eleventh-hour announcement of the celebration as a "nuisance". "“Suddenly, the RCB created the aforesaid type of nuisance without any prior permission. It cannot be expected from the Police that within a short time of about 12 hours the police will make all arrangements required in the Police Act or in the other rules, etc,” the tribunal said in the order. The IPL franchise, a day after their first-ever IPL win, tweeted on social media regarding a victory parade celebrations on June 4. The tribunal also justified the action of the police, saying, “Police personnel are also human beings. They are neither ‘God’ (Bhagwan) nor Magician and also not having the magic powers like ‘Alladdin ka Chirag’ which was able to fulfil any wish only by rubbing a finger.” The tribunal added that the police did not have enough time to make the proper arrangements. "Due to lack of time on 4 June 2025, the police could not make the proper arrangements. Enough time was not provided to the police," the tribunal said while hearing the petition of a Bengaluru police officer who opposed his suspension. The order further said that large numbers of members of the public were around during the evening of June 3-4, and the police had their hands full managing them. At the same time, another event had been arranged by the state government at Vidhana Soudha, which also taxed the force. It ruled that in order to manage such a crowd and make necessary arrangements, the police need adequate time and advance notice, which was not provided in this case.

The tribunal said that the police were not given enough time to make the necessary preparations

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench in Bengaluru&nbsp;Thursday stayed the Election Commission order suspending IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin for checking prime minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha.

The officer from Karnataka cadre, deployed in Odisha as a general observer, was suspended on April 17 for checking Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Sambalpur in "violation" of norms for dealing with SPG protectees and sent back to the state.

The CAT maintained that during an election process while reasonable assurances of protection and security must be made available to SPG protectees, it cannot be said "they are eligible for anything and everything."&nbsp;

The bench also ordered issue of notice to the EC and "four others" and posted the matter for further hearing on June 6.

Mohsin had tried to check some luggage in the convoy of the Prime Minister during his campaign visit and the EC had said he had acted in violation of its existing instructions.

In its order, CAT member (Judicial) Dr K B Suresh noted there was a circular regarding the SPG protectees that they are exempted from certain examinations on certain grounds.

"We will not go into the SPG protectees guidelines as per the bluebook right now, but the rule of law must prevail," he said.

The CAT also took note of the plea of the applicant's counsel who said there were news about heavy packages unloaded from prime minister's cavalcade being taken away in other vehicle.&nbsp;

Questions were raised but apparently no action followed, it said.

Noting that under the Constitutional process of federal structure, even though the EC has the supervisory powers over the employees under its control at that moment of time, the CAT said once they are out of it, the commission's powers would cease.

The tribunal said&nbsp;"Therefore the suspension order issued by the election commission cannot, on the face of it, lie. It is hereby stayed."

However, the CAT said it would look into this matter afresh once it received the response from the EC.

The tribunal said the applicant will be eligible to rejoin his former position under the Karnataka government "without any further ado about it".

Following the suspension, an EC source had said,&nbsp;"It has been laid down that SPG protectees are exempted from checking. He (the officer) should have known the instruction being an observer. The reason for suspension is dereliction of duty."&nbsp;

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench in Bengaluru Thursday stayed the Election Commission order suspending IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin for checking prime minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha.

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench in Bengaluru Thursday stayed the Election Commission order suspending IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin for checking prime minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha. The officer from Karnataka cadre, deployed in Odisha as a general observer, was suspended on April 17 for checking Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Sambalpur in "violation" of norms for dealing with SPG protectees and sent back to the state. The CAT maintained that during an election process while reasonable assurances of protection and security must be made available to SPG protectees, it cannot be said "they are eligible for anything and everything." The bench also ordered issue of notice to the EC and "four others" and posted the matter for further hearing on June 6. Mohsin had tried to check some luggage in the convoy of the Prime Minister during his campaign visit and the EC had said he had acted in violation of its existing instructions. In its order, CAT member (Judicial) Dr K B Suresh noted there was a circular regarding the SPG protectees that they are exempted from certain examinations on certain grounds. "We will not go into the SPG protectees guidelines as per the bluebook right now, but the rule of law must prevail," he said. The CAT also took note of the plea of the applicant's counsel who said there were news about heavy packages unloaded from prime minister's cavalcade being taken away in other vehicle. Questions were raised but apparently no action followed, it said. Noting that under the Constitutional process of federal structure, even though the EC has the supervisory powers over the employees under its control at that moment of time, the CAT said once they are out of it, the commission's powers would cease. The tribunal said "Therefore the suspension order issued by the election commission cannot, on the face of it, lie. It is hereby stayed." However, the CAT said it would look into this matter afresh once it received the response from the EC. The tribunal said the applicant will be eligible to rejoin his former position under the Karnataka government "without any further ado about it". Following the suspension, an EC source had said, "It has been laid down that SPG protectees are exempted from checking. He (the officer) should have known the instruction being an observer. The reason for suspension is dereliction of duty."

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Central Administrative Tribunal stays suspension of IAS officer who checked PM's copter