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april 2012

Supreme Court of India · 2012-04-27

Avishek Goenka vs Union Of India & Anr

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Avishek Goenka
Respondent
Union Of India & Anr
Author
Swatanter Kumar
Bench
Swatanter Kumar, A.K. Patnaik, S.H. Kapadia

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court recognized that the use of black films on vehicle windows violates Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and a safe environment. The Court held that such films contribute to an increase in heinous crimes and road accidents, thus necessitating stricter regulations. The Court directed the prohibition of black films on vehicles and emphasized the need for proper law enforcement to ensure public safety.

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