The Delhi High Court has harshly reprimanded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for failing to handle open drains and debris on Ghazipur roadways, where a mother and her three-year-old son drowned after falling into a soggy drain. The court described the MCD as a "cosy club," with senior officials unwilling to penalise poor personnel.

During a hearing, a bench chaired by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan displayed distressing images of the scene, which showed rubbish heaped up along the highways for long periods. The court warned that if conditions did not change, it would begin suspending senior officials, reported PTI.