In the wake of several minor earthquakes in and around the national capital in since April, the Delhi High Court asked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and civic authorities on Tuesday how well prepared they are if a major tremor hits the city.
A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rajnish Bhatnagar asked the Delhi government, the three municipal corporations, cantonment board, DDA and New Delhi Municipal Council to file affidavits explaining steps taken or proposed to be taken to ensure safety of people in the event of a major earthquake.
The bench gave the Delhi government and the