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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala HC terms right to motorable roads as a Constitutional right, seeks safety and quality audit report within a month
Asserting that the right to motorable roads is a Constitutional right, the Kerala High Court has directed the government to file a road safety and quality audit report within a month. A Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran added orally that the right to travel is within the compass of the fundamental right while dealing with a case regarding the spate of accidents due to potholes, the poor upkeep of roads in Kerala and the rampant violation of traffic rules. The court cited incidents like one in Thrissur where a two wheeler rider who swerved to avoid a pothole being fatally hit by another vehicle, right in front of his mother, to shed light on the deteriorating conditions of the roads. These are not mere accidents, and ought to have been eye openers. Yet, the court still does not see concrete actions, it added. The amicus curiae for the case Vinod Bhat said that only peripheral work was done, despite multiple orders by the court. Designated engineer Stating that every road had a designated engineer who was prima facie responsible to ensure its upkeep and to prevent accidents due to potholes, the court expressed the hope that stakeholders, including at the highest level, would proactively find feasible and lasting solutions. It specifically mentioned the expected increase in traffic during the impending Onam season. Although the court had earlier sought a comprehensive audit report on road safety and quality from the Public Works department and the Kochi Corporation, the government's counsel sought additional time to submit the report. The matter has been posted for hearing the coming week.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
‘Mysterious' death of cop finds mention in book of man acquitted in 11/7 Mumbai train blasts case
Mumbai: The mysterious death of a police officer who was part of the 11/7 serial train blasts probe team had found a mention in a book authored by one of the accused who was acquitted by the trial court in 2015. Assistant commissioner of police (ACP) Vinod Bhat allegedly died by suicide on Aug 29, 2006, a little over two months after the train blasts. Bhat's body was found on the railway tracks between Dadar and Matunga. At the time, the incident was labelled as an "accidental death" by Dadar railway police. At the same time, a book by Abdul Wahid Shaikh, who was acquitted by the trial court, in his book 'Begunah Qaidi (Innocent Inmates)' claimed that Bhat admitted to him being forced to fabricate evidence and create false witnesses against the accused. Bhat reportedly asked his driver to drop him at Tilak Bridge, handed over his personal belongings, except his ID card, and instructed that they be delivered to his wife. His colleagues had said that he was also under pressure because of a case involving his wife in a housing scheme. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
