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Seat Belts In Cars : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Consider Suggestions For Stricter Enforcement
The case involves a public interest writ petition filed by a diabetic specialist seeking directions for the effective enforcement of mandatory seat belt, child restraint, and first-aid kit usage in vehicles.
The Court addressed the issue of non-compliance with existing safety laws and the lack of response from authorities to the petitioner's prior representations.
Who it concerns: Petitioner: Jothydev Kesavadev; Respondent: Union of India; Bench: Hon'ble The Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
What the court decided
- Delay in filing was condoned.
- The writ petition was disposed of.
- The petitioner was granted liberty to forward a copy of the petition to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India.
- The Ministry was directed to consider the petitioner's recommendations/suggestions as part of road safety measures.
Also in the document
- The Court observed that reiterating mandatory legal provisions via a judicial order would not aid in their enforcement.
- The Court characterized the non-compliance and failure of law enforcement agencies as a question of maintenance of law and order and traffic discipline.
- The petitioner had previously sent a representation to the respondent on 16.02.2026 but received no response.
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Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · 16 Sep 2026
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