Supreme Court Rejects National Highways Authority of India Plea To Apply 2019 Solatium Judgment Prospectively

Today, On 25th March, The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the plea of National Highways Authority of India seeking prospective application of the 2019 ruling that struck down excluding landowners from solatium and interest. The Court reaffirmed that landowners deserve compensation.

Supreme Court Slams NHAI Over Phalodi Highway Accident, Flags Fog Risks & Illegal Dhabas

The Supreme Court questioned NHAI over serious safety lapses in the Phalodi highway accident case.
The Bench sought clear details on urgent corrective measures and long-term road safety reforms.

Kerala High Court Slams NHAI: “The only lasting solution is repair of service roads”; Blocks Paliyekkara Toll Till Sept 9 Amid Onam Traffic Woes

The Kerala High Court has stopped NHAI from resuming toll collection at Paliyekkara, citing incomplete service roads and slow construction. The court warned congestion will worsen during Onam unless repairs and widening are completed.

Indore-Dewas Highway Tragedy: 3 Dead in 32-Hour Traffic Jam, MP High Court Sends Notice to Centre, NHAI

Three people died after being stuck in a 32-hour-long traffic jam on the Indore-Dewas highway in Madhya Pradesh. The MP High Court has issued notices to the Centre and NHAI seeking explanation for the chaos.

Supreme Court Stays Madras HC Order Stopping Toll on Madurai-Tuticorin Highway

The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted a Madras High Court order that stopped the NHAI from collecting tolls on the Madurai-Tuticorin highway due to poor road conditions. The NHAI argued that this would lead to financial difficulties. The final decision on the matter is still pending.

Supreme Court: “Right to Use Footpaths Without Obstruction Is Part of Right to Life Under Article 21”

The Supreme Court ruled that the right to clear and safe footpaths is included in the fundamental right to life. It instructed all states and UTs to create guidelines ensuring pedestrian safety, especially for disabled individuals.