passenger safety Archives

Speculative challenge to Priyadarshini Bus Scheme dismissed; Kerala HC finds no material linking bus accidents to overcrowding

Describing the petition as a “speculative litigation”, the Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Priyadarshini Bus Scheme, holding that there was no corroborative material to support the allegation that bus accidents occurred due to overcrowding. The Court, however, emphasised that passenger safety must be adequately safeguarded.

Heightened Duty of Care for Passenger Elevators

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Passenger Elevators Are Now “Common Carriers”: SC Sets New Heightened Standard of Care for Maintenance Contractors; Upholds NCDRC’s Apportionment of Liability

The Court held that a comprehensive maintenance contractor owes a heightened duty of care and where it is aware of a defect and fails to implement the necessary remedial measures or ensure safe operation, it is guilty of deficiency in service.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines 2025: Discover what’s noteworthy!

MoRTH unveiled new Aggregator rules raising ride fares while reinforcing driver and passenger safety through mandatory insurance, tech checks, and tougher compliance standards.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Interests of securing higher profits must yield before the safety of lakhs of passengers using the platform”: Bombay HC

The Court held that railway platforms exist mainly for travelling passengers and their free movement; their safety being paramount compared to the business interest of the petitioner in operating the catering stall.