S.Rajaseekaran vs Union Of India And Ors.

The Supreme Court, in a public interest litigation under Article 32, addressed the urgent need for enforcement of road safety norms and treatment of accident victims, highlighting the alarming increase in road accident fatalities. The Court constituted a Committee on Road Safety, recognizing its exemplary work and the necessity for serious discussion on its recommendations. The Court directed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to convene a meeting with State Governments to ensure implementation of the Committee's recommendations, emphasizing the government's lack of adequate response and infrastructure support.