NIRMALA JAGDISH CHANDRA KABRA vs TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER

The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision regarding the imposition of a penalty under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for using a contract carriage vehicle as a stage carriage. The Court clarified that the authorized officer has the power to detain a vehicle if it is used in contravention of permit conditions, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with statutory provisions. The petitioner's request for a writ to prevent the seizure of the vehicle was denied, affirming the enforcement of the law.