Three main accused in the 2025 Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire surrendered to a Goa court on September 14, 2026, two weeks after the Supreme Court rejected their bail challenge. The accused—nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, and business partner Ajay Gupta—turned themselves in at the Mapusa Additional District and Sessions Court following the apex court’s directive. The court accepted their surrender and issued remand orders, according to advocate Saumya Drago, who represented the accused.

The fatal fire at the Arpora nightclub on December 6, 2025, killed 25 people and injured several others. The Bombay High Court had earlier cancelled the accused’s bail on August 18, citing the gravity of the case and the need for further legal proceedings. The trio had appealed to the Supreme Court, which dismissed their petition on August 31 and directed them to surrender within two weeks. The apex court also ordered the trial court to expedite the proceedings.

Advocate Drago stated that an application was filed seeking medical accommodations for her clients, based on their medical history, doctors’ prescriptions, and records. The court permitted requests for medicines and a mattress but kept the request for special footwear pending, requiring a response from the investigating officer. The matter is expected to be addressed on the next working day.

The chargesheet filed in the case alleges that the accused were booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, acts endangering human life, negligent conduct with respect to fire and combustible matter, forgery, use of forged documents as genuine, and criminal conspiracy. The chargesheet claims that the accused’s ‘irresponsible acts’ led to the deaths of 25 people, causing ‘irreparable loss’ to their families.

The court’s next steps regarding the accused’s medical requests remain unclear. The case continues to be reviewed by the trial court, with proceedings expected to move forward in the coming weeks.

The incident has raised questions about safety standards in nightlife venues and the legal accountability of those responsible for such tragedies. While the accused have surrendered, the full extent of their involvement and the circumstances leading to the fire remain under investigation. The court’s handling of the accused’s medical requests highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of individuals in legal custody, particularly those with pre-existing health conditions.

The case underscores the importance of legal procedures in ensuring justice for victims and their families. As the trial progresses, the court’s decisions on bail, remand, and medical accommodations will be closely watched. The outcome of this case may set precedents for similar incidents in the future, particularly regarding the balance between legal accountability and humane treatment of accused individuals.