Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Enhance Road Safety in India
The Supreme Court has ruled that highway safety is part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment, issued after examining systemic lapses linked to fatal accidents in November 2025 that claimed 34 lives, mandates the State to prevent avoidable fatalities. The court directed authorities to identify and rectify accident-prone 'blackspots' and enforce strict measures against illegal parking on highways. It also called for improvements in road infrastructure, including better lighting and signage, and emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among various agencies. The court will monitor compliance and has ordered reports on progress in two months.
Published 2 days ago • 19 Apr 2026, 01:53 PM IST