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The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt.'s response on traffic violations by e-commerce delivery agents
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi Police to respond to a plea alleging traffic violations by e-commerce delivery riders. A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ordered the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi Transport Department and Commissioner of Delhi Police to file their replies and posted the matter for hearing on October 8. Advocate Shashank Shri Tripathi in his petition alleged 'widespread, continued and unchecked' violations of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules by delivery partners of quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in the Capital. The counsel for the Delhi government informed the court that the government had already introduced a policy for two-wheelers – the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 – and had notified it on November 21, 2023. The scheme aims to license and regulate aggregators operating in the Delhi region. The court then asked the Delhi government to place on record the policy and for the authorities concerned to provide detailed information about the action taken against the violators. The plea alleged that delivery workers employed or contracted by various platforms routinely use two-wheelers to transport 'oversized, bulky and excessively heavy items,' including industrial toolkits, foldable furniture, and commercial-sized delivery boxes. 'These loads often exceed the permissible dimensions and weight limits under Indian traffic regulations, compromise the stability of vehicles, obstruct the vision of riders and endanger public safety,' it said. 'The continued tolerance of these unsafe delivery practices will create a dangerous precedent that encourages other commercial entities to disregard safety regulations, thereby potentially leading to a complete breakdown of vehicular discipline and road safety standards across Delhi and other urban centers, which would result in irreparable harm to public safety and the rule of law,' the petition said. The plea sought directions for framing and implementing binding regulatory guidelines governing delivery operations in the gig economy. Urbanclap Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (Urban Company), Zomato Ltd., Bundl Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Swiggy), Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd., Instakart Services Pvt. Ltd. (Ekart/Flipkart), Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. (Domino's), Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. (McDonald's), Kiranakart Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Zepto), Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt. Ltd. (Bigbasket) and Smartshift Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Porter) have been made parties to the case.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
HC seeks response on delivery rider violations
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre, Delhi govt, and Delhi Police on a plea alleging widespread traffic violations by e-commerce platform riders. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the ministry of road transport and highways, Delhi's transport department and police to file replies, with the matter scheduled for hearing on Oct 8. The PIL, filed by advocate Shashank Shri Tripathi, claims that delivery riders often violate the Motor Vehicles Act by carrying oversized, heavy, and bulky goods on two-wheelers. Examples include industrial toolkits, foldable furniture, and large delivery boxes, which exceed legal size and weight limits. This not only compromises vehicle stability and rider visibility but also endangers public safety, it said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The plea warns that ignoring these unsafe practices could set a dangerous precedent, eroding traffic discipline and jeopardising road safety . On its part, Delhi govt said it has already brought a policy for two-wheelers—Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023, which was notified on Nov 21, 2023. HC then asked the govt to place on record the policy, besides asking the authorities concerned to give details of action taken by them in terms of the policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi HC seeks Centre, state stand on plea alleging traffic violations by ecomm delivery riders
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi Police on a plea alleging traffic violations by ecommerce delivery riders.A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ordered the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi Transport Department and Delhi police commissioner to file their replies and posted the matter on October a PIL, Shashank Shri Tripathi, an advocate, alleged the "widespread, continuing and unchecked" violations of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules by delivery partners of quick commerce and ecommerce platforms in the Delhi government counsel said they had already brought a policy for two-wheelers -- The Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023, which was notified on November 21, bench then asked the Delhi government to place on record the policy besides asking the authorities concerned to give details of action taken by them in terms of the plea alleged the delivery personnel employed or contracted by various platforms routinely used two-wheelers to transport "oversized, bulky and excessively heavy items" including industrial toolkits, foldable furniture and commercial-sized delivery loads often exceed the permissible dimensions and weight limits under Indian traffic regulations, compromise the stability of vehicles, obstruct the vision of riders and endanger public safety, it said."The continued tolerance of these unsafe delivery practices will create a dangerous precedent that encourages other commercial entities to disregard safety regulations, thereby potentially leading to a complete breakdown of vehicular discipline and road safety standards across the National Capital Territory of Delhi and other urban centers, which would result in irreparable harm to public safety and the rule of law," the petition plea sought directions for framing and implementing binding regulatory guidelines governing delivery operations in the gig plea further sought to direct all the companies concerned to ensure that their delivery operations are brought into compliance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Delhi HC seeks responses from govt, gig platforms as PIL alleges ‘unchecked' rule violations by delivery agents
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the central government, Delhi Police, Delhi's transport department, and e-commerce platforms to a PIL petition that alleged 'unchecked violations of the Motor Vehicles Act' by the delivery personnel working with the platforms. The Delhi government informed a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela that it has a policy in place, the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, which was notified in November 2023. The court, however, issued notices to all the respondents, which include Amazon Seller Services, Flipkart, Domino's, McDonald's, Zepto, BigBasket, Porter, Swiggy, Zomato, and Urban Company, as well as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi's transport department, and Delhi Police, directing them to file their responses in four weeks. The bench instructed the Delhi government to bring its 2023 policy on the court's record and directed all respondents to elaborate action taken pursuant to the policy. The petitioner, Shashank Shri Tripathi, an advocate practising in the Supreme Court, objected to the e-commerce platforms employing personnel who are 'routinely using two-wheeled vehicles to transport oversized, bulky and excessively heavy items including industrial toolkits, foldable furniture, and commercial-sized delivery boxes'. Pointing out that the loads often exceed the permissible dimensions and weight limits under Indian traffic regulations, the petitioner has submitted that 'the delivery ecosystem in urban India cannot be allowed to evolve in a regulatory vacuum that endangers the lives of the delivery workers, commuters and pedestrians alike'. The PIL petition seeks a court direction for the government authorities to frame and implement binding regulatory guidelines governing delivery operations in the gig economy and to direct e-commerce platforms to comply with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Business Upturn
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Indraprastha Gas shares jump over 2% as Delhi govt set to reviews EV policy
By Aman Shukla Published on June 16, 2025, 10:42 IST Shares of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) jumped over 2% in early trade after reports emerged that the Delhi government is set to review the Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, which was introduced in November 2023 by the previous AAP-led administration. As per a report by Hindustan Times , the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme—initially introduced in November 2023 under the previous AAP administration—is now being re-evaluated by the transport department. The revision may address concerns from aggregators, gig workers, and consumers, and could include a cap on surge pricing and a more gradual shift to EVs. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh told the Hindustan Times on Tuesday that the government is revisiting key provisions to ensure the policy accommodates aggregators, gig workers, and commuters. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also confirmed the policy is under review as part of a broader regulatory assessment. Indraprastha Gas shares opened at ₹198.79 and reached a high of ₹204.25 during the session, while the low was ₹198.13. The stock continues to trade within a broad range, with its 52-week high at ₹285.18 and a 52-week low of ₹153.05. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
