Ban On Inter-State Bus Transportation Amid Covid-19: Madhya Pradesh High Court DB Upholds Single Judge Order Declining Interference

Nupur Thapliyal

15 Aug 2021 1:00 PM IST

  • Ban On Inter-State Bus Transportation Amid Covid-19: Madhya Pradesh High Court DB Upholds Single Judge Order Declining Interference

    Buses can be stopped anywhere and collect passengers which is not possible in railways and airways, therefore, both are different classes of transportation, the Single Judge had ruled.

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea challenging ban on inter-state bus transportation amid Covid-19, by observing that prohibition on vehicular movement falls within reasonable restrictions under Article 19(6) of the Constitution of India. It also declined interference on the ground of alleged discrimination with railway and air traffic, which are allowed to operate. A...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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