Over 1,00,000 bike taxi riders in Karnataka have written to Rahul Gandhi, urging him to intervene against the blanket ban, saying, “Help us earn our daily bread with dignity” as their livelihoods are at risk.
Today, On 9th April, The Supreme Court criticized the Centre for the delay in implementing a scheme to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims. The court expressed concern over the government’s slow response despite earlier directions. It emphasized the urgent need for such a welfare measure. The Centre has been asked to file a detailed response on the matter.
The Bombay High Court ruled that deducting Mediclaim amounts from medical expenses compensation is not permissible. The court emphasized that insurance payouts and compensation serve different legal purposes. It rejected an insurance company’s argument that medical costs were already covered under the policy. The ruling reinforces the rights of claimants to receive full medical compensation without deductions.
The Supreme Court ruled that vehicles sold before April 1, 2019, must also display colour-coded stickers. This decision aims to improve the identification of older vehicles based on their emission levels. The directive is part of efforts to curb pollution and ensure better compliance with environmental standards. The move is expected to help authorities monitor vehicle emissions more effectively.
The Supreme Court of India mandated the Central Government to implement a 2022 scheme for cashless medical treatment of motor accident victims within the critical “golden hour.” Additionally, the court urged the General Insurance Council to establish an online portal by March 14, 2025, to expedite compensation claims for hit-and-run victims.
The Kerala High Court on Thursday(12th Dec) rebuked both ruling and opposition parties for obstructing public roads during meetings, labeling a specific CPI(M) conference as a “breach of trust.” The court directed police to identify participants and mandated action against them. Concerns were raised about further protests violating court orders, reinforcing the need for unbiased law enforcement.