Overview
- A division bench directed the state to file the expert committee report and a detailed progress affidavit within two weeks.
- The court questioned why no one has been arrested despite 192 witness statements and said arrests need not wait for every statement under Section 161 CrPC.
- Notices were issued to Sigachi Industries’ MD and CEO to respond on responsibility and compensation, with the next hearing on November 27.
- State counsel said a “bulky” expert report is under government consideration and that about ₹21.8 crore has been disbursed, including ₹25 lakh per deceased family from the company with additional payouts to some.
- The bench noted conflicting claims over compensation completeness, recorded that the factory has been sealed, and reminded that at least 46 people died in the June blast.