Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Ansal Theaters and Clubotels Private Ltd to move the trial court for the de-sealing of Uphaar cinema hall where 59 movie-watchers had lost their lives in a blaze in 1997. India News | Uphaar Fire Tragedy: SC Allows Ansals Firm to Approach Trial Court for De-sealing of Cinema Hall.
On June 13, 1997, a massive fire broke out at Uphaar Cinema in Delhi’s Green Park. A total of 59 people died of asphyxiation, while 103 were seriously injured in an ensuing stampede to escape.