Maninderjit Singh Bitta vs Vijay Chhibber & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed contempt petitions regarding the non-implementation of the High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) scheme, which was mandated by its previous orders in Maninderjit Singh Bitta vs. Union of India & Ors. The Court emphasized the statutory duty of the respondents under Section 64 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to ensure compliance with the HSRP scheme. The Court held that the failure to act against the violators constituted contempt, thereby reinforcing the necessity of adherence to its directives.