M/S SHARMA TRANSPORTS vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision that Rule 128(9) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 prohibits transporters from carrying luggage on the roof of tourist vehicles, emphasizing safety concerns. The Court affirmed that the imposition of fines for violations of this rule was lawful, rejecting the transporters' claims for carrying luggage on the roof. The Court held that adherence to safety regulations is paramount, thereby dismissing the appeals and writ petitions of the transporters.