Bombay HC Cracks Whip on Pothole-Related Deaths
The Bombay High Court has made it mandatory for officials to pay compensation for pothole-related deaths out of their own pocket.
The court ruled that failure to provide safe roads is a violation of citizens' fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Unless those responsible for pothole-related deaths and injuries are made personally accountable and are compelled to bear monetary liability from their own pockets, they will not understand the gravity of the issue.
- The court directed that compensation be recovered personally from negligent civic officers, engineers, or contractors.
- The ruling aims to address municipal apathy and negligence towards roads and other civic infrastructure.
Author's summary: Officials to pay compensation for pothole deaths.