Jagdip Singh vs Jagir Chand And Another

The Supreme Court held that under Section 80(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a Regional Transport Authority should not ordinarily refuse to grant permits for bus operations, emphasizing the legislative intent to increase public transport availability. The Court found that the High Court's decision to set aside permits granted by the State Transport Appellate Tribunal was unjust, as it hindered the liberalization policy aimed at enhancing transport services for the public. The judgment reinforced the need for more buses to alleviate congestion and improve transport services, aligning with the public interest.