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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
D.N. Patel, Jyoti Singh, JJ.
DPS Rajesh - Appellant
Versus
Union of India - Respondent
W.P.(C) 2848 of 2020 & CM Appl. 9875 of 2020
Decided On : 08-11-2021
| Table of Content |
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| 1. public interest in safe use of yulu bikes (Para 1) |
| 2. court's direction on resolving grievances (Para 2) |
| 3. disposal of writ petition (Para 3) |
JUDGMENT
D.N. Patel, Chief Justice (Oral)--Proceedings have been conducted through video conferencing.
1. Present Public Interest Litigation has been preferred seeking the following reliefs:
"a. Direct the Respondent no. 1-5 to make effective guidelines so that Yulu bikes are not being allowed to be used by any minors, to ensure the safety and security of the public at large;
b. Direct the Respondent no. 1 to make necessary amendments in the Motor Vehicles Act, wherein the usage of Yulu Bikes comes under the ambit of the Motor Vehicles Act;
c. Direct the Respondent no. 1 to make necessary effective rules for riding Yulu bikes besides making registration and insurance of the Yulu bikes compulsory;
d. Direct the Respondent numbers 2 and 4 to ban the usage of Yulu Bikes until guidelines for the operation of Yulu bikes is framed, to ensure the safety of riders and the public at large;
e. Direct the Respondent no. 1 to get constructed a dedicated lane for the cycle riders/e-scooter riders in the prescribed zone;
f. Direct the Respondent no 6 to refrain its services till a dedicated lane is made for the same."
2. We have heard learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties and have looked into the facts and circumstances of the case. We hereby direct the Respondents to treat this writ petition as a representation and look into the grievances ventilated in the writ petition and take a decision thereon in accordance with law, rules & regulations and Government policies, applicable to the facts and circumstances of the case, as expeditiously as possible.
3. With these observations, the writ petition along with pending application is hereby disposed of.
The court underscored the need for effective guidelines for the operation of Yulu bikes to ensure public safety and compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act.
Courts may direct respondents to consider petitions as representations and address grievances in accordance with the law and regulations.
The court established that regulations must be framed to enforce safety measures for school transport, highlighting accountability in case of accidents under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that while the National Urban Transport Policy, 2014 recommends the provision of non-motorized transport facilities, it does not have statutory for....
The court emphasized the necessity of balancing public safety with the provision of transport services, ruling against arbitrary rejections of permit applications.
State authorities have a statutory duty to consider and dispose of public grievances regarding vehicular safety and compliance with traffic regulations within a reasonable timeframe.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has already issued the Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017 which should be implemented by the State Governments and Union Territories strictly.
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