Goa Nightclub Fire: Delhi Court Delays Bail Ruling for Luthra Brothers
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A Delhi court has reserved its decision until 5 pm on the anticipatory bail plea of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a devastating fire killed at least 25 people last week. The brothers, who are currently in Thailand, sought four weeks of transit anticipatory bail to avoid being arrested upon their return to India. In a hearing on Wednesday, the Luthras' lawyers argued that they were willing to cooperate with the investigation and return to India immediately. They claimed that transit bail is not a determination of guilt but a temporary protection to ensure safe access to the right court. The lawyers cited a Supreme Court ruling that allows accused individuals abroad to return to India with temporary protection. However, the prosecution argued that the Luthra brothers had fled Goa immediately after the fire and had been evading the law. They contended that the court should not grant bail to individuals who attempt to evade the law and create obstacles in the execution of warrants. The court reserved its decision until 5 pm, pending further review of the case. The Luthra brothers' anticipatory bail plea is seen as a crucial development in the ongoing investigation into the Goa nightclub fire.
