STATE OF MYSORE & ANR. vs K. G. JAGANNATH

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 216(2) of the Mysore Motor Vehicle Rules, 1963, which allows the fixation of minimum seating capacity for public service vehicles. The Court found that the power under Section 70 of the Act is sufficient to support the rule, emphasizing the need to consider public interest and the increase in passenger traffic. The High Court's decision to strike down the rule was reversed, affirming that the regulation serves to prevent overcrowding and ensure passenger comfort, thus not infringing on individual rights arbitrarily.