Overview

• The Supreme Court of India directed states and Union Territories to establish swift emergency response protocols for road accident victims.
• A six-month deadline has been set for compliance, emphasizing the urgency of immediate aid for victims and regulatory enforcement.
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is tasked with coordinating state-level meetings to regulate driver working hours.
• The order follows increasing road accident rates and reports of delayed or inadequate assistance for victims across the country.
• The judicial directive stems from a petition by advocate Kishan Chand Jain, calling for standardized measures to improve road safety.