Thus, the Court said the latest instructions prima facie do not run counter to, but appear to be in line with the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
They were issued to bring standard in driving tests in the light of the increasing number of road accidents and considering public safety which is the prime object of the Motor Vehicles Act, the Court added.
The Court rejected the argument that the circular was being retrospectively applied in those cases where people had already obtained learner’s license and now were only expected to take the test.
“For the reasons stated above, I see no reason to grant a stay for the implementation of the Circular. Hence, the interim relief sought for in all the writ petitions is declined,” the Court said, while listing the matter for consideration on May 21.
Source: Barandbench
