🏛️ Supreme Court's Landmark Road Safety Order 2026: 40m/75m Highway Restrictions
⚖️ Supreme Court Strengthens Road Safety Under Article 21 | 2026 INSC 388 The Supreme Court of India has passed a significant suo motu order on road safety, highway encroachments, illegal parking and protection of human life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India . In In Re: Phalodi Accident v. National Highways Authority of India & Others , Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 9 of 2025 , along with W.P. (C) No. 1100 of 2025, the Supreme Court issued comprehensive interim directions concerning National Highways across India. The order was passed on 13 April 2026 and is reported as 2026 INSC 388 . The order assumes particular significance because the Supreme Court has recognized that the safety of commuters is an integral facet of the right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution . Among the important directions are restrictions concerning commercial structures and encroachments within the Right of Way (ROW), restrictions on highway-side land-use changes, il...