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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
ANIL K. NARENDRAN, MURALEE KRISHNA S., JJ
SUO MOTU – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. requirements of vehicle lighting per government directives. (Para 1) |
| 2. hazards from unauthorized lights and signals addressed. (Para 2) |
| 3. regulatory actions enforced against unsafe practices. (Para 3) |
| 4. implementation of comprehensive safety measures. (Para 4) |
ORDER
Anil K. Narendran, J.
In terms of the directions contained in the order of this Court dated 05.11.2025, the learned Senior Panel Counsel for Government of India has placed on record copy of AIS-008 - Installation Requirements of Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices for Motor Vehicle having more than Three Wheels including Quadricycles, Trailer and Semi-Trailer excluding Agricultural Tractors - and copy of AIS-052 - Code of Practice for Bus Body Design and Approval, with the amendments made thereto.
2. In paragraphs 33 and 34 of the decision in S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India [2025 SCC OnLine SC 2191 : 2025 INSC 1189] the Apex Court noticed hazards from dazzling LED headlights, red-blue strobe lights and unauthorised emergency hooters. Paragraphs 33 and 34 of the said decision read thus;
“33. Hazards from Dazzling LED Headlights, Red-Blue Strobe Lights, and Unauthorised Emergency Hooters:
33. This Court
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