Supreme court expanded Article 21 to include Right to safe trevel on National Highways byArticle 142

Описание: The Supreme Court has expanded the interpretation of Article 21 i.e. Protection of Life and Personal Liberty.

• The Court took suo motu cognisance of recent highway accidents causing multiple deaths.

• The observations were made while exercising powers under Article 142 for “Complete Justice.”

• National Highways make up around 2% of roads in India, but account for nearly 30% of road fatalities.

• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is focusing on the 4 E’s i.e. Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Medical Services to reduce accidents on National Highways.

~ Thank you.


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