SMT. AFSAR JAHAN BEGUM ETC. vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the modification of approved transport schemes under Section 102 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, emphasizing that the State Government must provide an opportunity for affected parties to be heard before any modifications. The Court held that the appellants were not entitled to the benefits of the modifications made by the State Government, as the necessary procedures under Section 102(2) were not followed. Consequently, the writ petitions and appeals were disposed of, affirming the validity of the State's actions regarding transport services.