Mandatory Vehicle Tracking Devices and Panic Buttons in Taxis Across All States and Union Territories: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India directed all States and Union Territories to strictly implement installation of vehicle location tracking devices and panic buttons in public transport vehicles, with Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan stressing passenger safety, especially for women, senior citizens and children.

“You Want Us to Run the Entire Country”: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Sweeping Directions on Roads, Bridges and Public Safety

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking broad directions on maintenance of roads, bridges and electric wiring, calling the petition overly sweeping. The Bench remarked that the plea was like a “shopping mall” of reliefs and said such issues should be raised before the concerned High Courts.