Centre is examining Gopal Ansal’s mercy plea

However, it had modified its similar order for Gopal Ansal and ordered him to undergo remaining part of the one- year imprisonment.

Uphaar fire: HC upholds tampering charge against Ansals

The bench held there was adequate material on record before the magisterial court which justifies framing of charges against Ansals, others.

Gopal Ansal was jailed earlier in connection with the case related to a fire tragedy in which 59 persons died in Uphaar cinema.

59 persons had died in the Uphaar cinema during the screening of Hindi movie 'Border' on June 13, 1997.

Gopal has sought relief that he should not be asked to serve one-year jail term like his elder brother Sushil Ansal.