SHRI ROSHANLAL GAUTAM vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Uttar Pradesh Government's scheme nationalizing road transport services under Section 68C of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. The Court held that the scheme, while limiting private operation on specified routes, adequately considered the need for efficient and coordinated transport services, fulfilling the statutory requirements. The distinction between area and route permits was acknowledged, but the Court found no violation of the appellant's rights under the scheme, affirming its legality and adequacy.