Bombay High Court directs BMC on road conditions, manhole safety
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to prioritize road safety and ensure no further deaths occur due to open manholes. The court expressed frustration over the lack of progress in infrastructure maintenance despite decades of judicial intervention.
Why it matters
It highlights critical urban infrastructure failures and the role of the judiciary in holding municipal authorities accountable for public safety.
The Bombay High Court has told the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to ensure no citizen dies due to open manholes this year. The court also questioned the BMC over the state of Mumbai roads, noting the issue has persisted for over two decades.
The report objectively covers court proceedings and the arguments presented by both the bench and the municipal body.
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