Encroachment on Highways

The Supreme Court has taken up the issue of safety on National Highways, noting the high number of deaths in road accidents. In a public interest case, the Court found that the law meant to keep highways clear of encroachments is not being properly enforced. To fix this, the Court has ordered the government to set up regular inspection teams, create a mobile app and a public portal for citizens to report encroachments, and ensure that prompt action is taken to keep the highways safe.