The Bombay High Court refrained from contempt proceedings against Maharashtra civic bodies for non-compliance with road maintenance orders. While acknowledging some efforts, the court emphasized citizens’ rights to safe roads. It revived a 2013 public interest litigation for ongoing monitoring and directed authorities to submit a compliance report by December 3.
Yesterday, On 19th September, The Supreme Court ruled that passengers cannot bear vicarious liability for a driver’s contributory negligence, thus ensuring their full compensation. This decision arose from a case involving a parked truck that caused an accident, emphasizing that the truck’s abandonment and lack of safety measures were primarily responsible for the incident.
