Navin Dalwin's father, whose son was one of the victims of the tragic drowning incident at the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle, has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking to be impleaded in the ongoing investigation.

He expressed frustration, alleging that despite multiple directives, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not interrogated any officers involved in the case.

During the hearing, the bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela reviewed Dalwin’s application but expressed concerns over procedural flaws. The court pointed out that the affidavit was improperly filed, noting that the cause title had been handwritten due to an error. Furthermore, the application lacked the signature of Navin’s father, raising additional concerns about its validity.

The court then turned to the CBI, requesting an update on their investigation, as several prior directives had yet to be followed. The counsel representing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) informed the court that encroachments had been cleared from the drainage area linked to the fatal flooding incident.

Dalwin's father, however, emphasized that the CBI had not yet questioned any individuals involved, despite instructions to conduct a thorough investigation. In response, the court stressed the accountability of the MCD and insisted that a fresh status report be submitted, addressing the actions taken in the case.

Clarifying the scope of the investigation, the bench informed Dalwin that the inquiry was not solely in the hands of the CBI, as a vigilance committee was also tasked with overseeing the case. Despite this, Dalwin expressed disappointment, highlighting that no officers or owners associated with Rau’s Study Circle had been interrogated thus far.

Background:
The case stems from the deaths of three civil services aspirants who tragically drowned when the basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle flooded. Students had earlier petitioned the High Court, seeking the formation of a high-level committee to investigate the incident. During a prior hearing, the court questioned the police's decision to arrest a passerby SUV driver, expressing dismay at the shifting of blame without any clear accountability.

The Tis Hazari Court had initially denied bail to the SUV driver, citing serious allegations based on CCTV footage showing him driving through a waterlogged road at high speed. This, according to the court, displaced large amounts of water, causing the gate of the premises to give way and flood the basement. However, the driver was later discharged after police dropped the charge of culpable homicide.

The high court subsequently directed the CBI to investigate the deaths. Recently, it granted interim bail to the basement owners involved, directing them to pay ₹5 crores to the Red Cross Society, intended to support student welfare and regulate the functioning of coaching centers in Delhi