Delhi court orders desealing of Uphaar

Twenty-six years after the fire tragedy, a Delhi court on Wednesday de-sealed and released the Uphaar Cinema Theatre to Ansal Theatres and Clubotels Private Limited noting that “no purpose would be served keeping the property sealed”.

A major fire broke out in Uphaar cinema in Green Park in New Delhi during the screening of the Hindi film “Border” on June 13, 1997, killing 59 people and leading to reforms in fire safety norms. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

“Since the trial has reached finality... no purpose would be served to keep the property sealed. The application is thereby allowed and property in question be desealed and released to the applicant...,” said the Patiala house court district and sessions judge in the order.