CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION vs NAMIT KUMAR

The Supreme Court addressed appeals challenging directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding public interest litigation on air and noise pollution, traffic congestion, and vehicular accidents. The Court modified certain directions, allowing the Chandigarh Administration to determine parking charges and to implement one-way traffic systems with flexibility based on relevant factors. The Court emphasized the need for the Administration to be consulted on recommendations from the High Power Committee before they are treated as binding directions.