The Nagpur Bench of the High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the mandatory installation of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles in Maharashtra. The court found the petition to be baseless, stating that it lacked proper research and factual grounding.
During the hearing, the court observed that the petitioner had failed to conduct any serious study or present strong evidence. Instead, the lawyer relied mostly on assumptions and superficial details. The court held that filing such petitions without due diligence was a waste of judicial time and resources.
The petitioner had argued that the implementation of HSRPs was causing difficulties for common people and that the process lacked transparency. However, the court made it clear that issues concerning public convenience cannot be presented without sufficient factual basis.
The bench further noted that all citizens stand equal before the law, and selective arguments cannot be entertained. The state government submitted that the system of HSRPs was introduced in 2019 as per the directives of the Central Government, to curb thefts, duplicate number plates, and related crimes.
The High Court remarked that the petition appeared to have been filed for publicity rather than genuine public interest. It upheld the government’s notification and ruled that all vehicle owners must comply with the directive to install high-security number plates.
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