Violating the mandatory helmet provision rule, HC summons major dealers in town

The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has summoned 17 major two-wheeler dealers in the city after failing to respond to public interest litigation, seeking delivery of helmets by the two-wheeler dealers to each customer. And on 12 February, the court ordered them to stay in session.

Similarly, the court also threatened to dismiss their dealership on failure to attend court.

Tajshree Motors, Sudarshan Motors, Rishikesh Motors, Arun Motors, Nangiya Motors, KTM Motors, Kusumgar Motors Paragon Trade, AK Gandhi Motors Muscat Motors, Jayka TVS, Unnati, Hero Motors. Indrayani Motors Paint Motors and Adviv Automobiles are among the dealers receiving the summons. As per rule 138(4) of the Central Motor Vehicles Act1989, it is compulsory for the manufacturers to provide two headgears for those who purchase a two-wheeler.

This rule, however, is not complied with. Saurabh Bharadwaj and Manishsingh Chavan, therefore, filed a PIL in court. The trial on this PIL was held in front of judicial pair Ravi Deshpande and Amit Borkar.