Supreme Court of India · 2012-08-03
AVISHEK GOENKA vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/15179
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AVISHEK GOENKA
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- Swatanter Kumar
- Bench
- SWATANTER KUMAR A.K. PATNAIK
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the alarming rise in crimes such as kidnapping and sexual assault, linking it to the use of black films on vehicle windows, which impairs visibility and aids criminal activities. The Court held that the use of such films violates the right to life and safety under Article 21 of the Constitution, and directed the prohibition of black films on vehicles, emphasizing the need for stringent law enforcement and adherence to safety standards. The judgment underscores the necessity of ensuring public safety through regulatory measures in vehicle modifications.