SUBHASH CHANDRA AND ORS. vs STATE OF U.P. AND ORS.

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the validity of a condition imposed on contract carriage permits under Section 51(2)(x) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, which required that vehicles not be more than seven years old. The Court held that the condition is intra vires as it serves the public safety purpose, emphasizing that the State has a duty to ensure the safety of passengers and pedestrians on the roads. The judgment upheld the High Court's decision, reinforcing the principle that regulations aimed at protecting human life are valid and necessary.