Supreme Court orders Centre to consider road safety recommendations
The case involves a writ petition filed by Jothydev Kesavadev, a diabetic specialist and researcher, seeking directions for effective enforcement of mandatory seat belt usage, child restraint systems, and first-aid kits in vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
Petitioner: Jothydev Kesavadev; Respondent: Union of India; Bench: Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V. Mohana
- Delay condoned.
- Dispose of writ petition with liberty to petitioner to forward copy to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for consideration of recommendations on road safety measures.
- All pending applications disposed of.
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Document details
| Official title | Seat Belts In Cars : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Consider Suggestions For Stricter Enforcement |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |