U.P. State Road Transport Corporation vs Sandeep Kumar Jain .

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the permits granted by the State Transport Authority under Section 68-C of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, affirming the findings of mala fides against the authority in the cancellation of permits. The Court reiterated that existing operators are protected under the notified route scheme, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established routes and permits. The judgment confirmed the High Court's decision, thereby allowing the writ petition and maintaining the status of the operators' permits.