The deadly cost of illegal buildings | Who is responsible when unauthorized construction kills?

From the Lucknow fire tragedy to Delhi’s repeated building collapses, unauthorized construction continues to claim lives across India. But who is legally responsible when buildings violate sanctioned plans, ignore fire safety norms, and still remain operational? In this episode of Know Your Law (KYL), we explain what a sanctioned building plan is, why completion and occupancy certificates matter, the role of municipal authorities, and what every tenant and visitor should check before entering a building.