Day 7
JudiciarySkim2024-11-06
SC Permits LMV Licensees to Drive Light Transport Vehicles
What Happened
On November 6, 2024, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that individuals holding a standard Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence can legally drive transport vehicles weighing up to 7,500 kg. This eliminates the legal requirement for a separate commercial licence to operate light transport vehicles.
Why It Matters
This ruling ensures better financial protection for road accident victims and provides livelihood security to commercial drivers by preventing insurance companies from rejecting compensation claims over technical licence categories.
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