Delhi’s Malviya Nagar fire: Can the owner be charged with culpable homicide?

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B, claiming 21 lives, is prompting a criminal probe. The establishment, operating far beyond its permitted capacity and without a fire NOC, mirrors the 2022 Mundka fire. Authorities are investigating culpable homicide charges against the absconding owner, highlighting systemic failures in regulatory oversight.