Overview
- The court directed the Telangana government to file the expert committee’s report and an additional affidavit detailing the probe and a compensation breakup within two weeks.
- Notice was issued to the managing director and CEO of Sigachi Industries, with the case scheduled for further hearing on November 27.
- The state informed the bench that 192 witnesses have been examined and described the expert panel’s submission as a bulky report under government consideration.
- Petitioners stressed that no arrests have been made four months after the explosion at the Pashamylaram facility, prompting the bench to question the pace and approach of the investigation.
- The government said Rs 21.8 crore has been disbursed in partial payments to families and injured workers, with some receiving Rs 40–50 lakh so far; reports vary on the death toll, ranging from 46 to 54, and officials confirmed the factory premises were seized and injured workers discharged after company‑funded treatment.