- No exceptions for MLAs, Mayors, or Police Officials
Indore – In a significant move, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the removal of hooters, sirens, and flashlights from all private vehicles within seven days — even if owned by MLAs, mayors, or police officers. The court declared such installations illegal and non-compliant with traffic regulations.
Court takes stand on Public Interest Litigation
The interim directive was issued by a division bench comprising Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Binod Kumar Dwivedi while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by former councillor Mahesh Garg. Advocates Manish Yadav and Aditi Manish Yadav represented the petitioner.
The petition highlighted that despite a government circular issued in March 2025 directing all SPs and RTOs to act against illegal use of hooters and sirens, enforcement remained lax. Photographs submitted in court showed police officials using such devices on their private vehicles.
Government officials put on notice
The court made it clear that no individual — regardless of position — is above the law. Notices have been issued to the Principal Secretary (Home), DGP, Indore Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Transport Commissioner, and RTO, asking them to respond within four weeks.
The petitioners’ counsel emphasized that non-compliance with the order would amount to contempt of court.
