Nagpur blast case: Court refuses bail to SBL officials, flags major safety lapses
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Nagpur High Court rejected bail for six SBL Energy officials following a March 2026 factory blast killing 26 workers. The court cited gross recklessness and systemic safety failures, including improper storage of volatile explosives. Officials charged under BNS sections face investigation for statutory violations and inadequate worker safety protocols.
Key Entities
SBL Energy LimitedNagpur High CourtBombay High Court BenchRaulgaonRavi KamraChandra Shekhar RajwarRakesh TiwariJustice M.M. NerlikarDirectorate of Industrial Safety and HealthChief Controller of Explosives