J U D G M E N T

SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, C.J.

1. The Petitioner before this Court, who is appearing in person, has filed the present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting various issues pertaining to the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. The Petitioner has filed the present PIL praying for the following reliefs:

―a. Issue a writ order or direction including a writ of mandamus or any other writ directing the respondent authorities to make the Insurance Cover of the Electric Vehicles compulsory for 2 Wheelers Electric Scooters/ Bikes in the light of provisions of Section 146 of MV Act;

b. direct the respondent authorities to make the wearing of Helmets compulsory for all types of Electric Bikes and 2 wheeler Electric Scooters irrespective of wattage of the vehicle; c. direct the authorities to issue appropriate guidelines till appropriate legislation is made to ensure standardized manufacturing of relianable and long lasting Batteries which do not catch fire while being charged or otherwise;

d. direct the respondent authorities for timely and early release of the subsidy to keep alive the interest of the