Noida Quagmire Death: Legal Rights, Responsibility, and Open Drain Rules Explained

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News18•21-01-2026, 12:49
Noida Quagmire Death: Legal Rights, Responsibility, and Open Drain Rules Explained
- •Software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died in Noida's Sector 150 after his SUV fell into a 20-foot waterlogged pit at a construction site.
- •Family alleges negligence due to lack of safety measures; an FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 105, 106(1), 125.
- •Noida Authority and developers are primarily responsible; CEO Lokesh M removed, junior engineer suspended, director arrested.
- •Victim's family can file criminal cases (IPC 304A) and civil claims for compensation against negligent parties.
- •Existing laws and judicial precedents hold municipal bodies accountable for deaths due to open drains and lack of public safety.
Why It Matters: Victim's family has strong legal grounds to seek justice and compensation for negligence in Noida quagmire death.
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