Drivers Say Marathi Mandate Threatens Livelihoods, Approach HC
What Happened
Four app-based cab drivers have approached the Bombay High Court challenging Maharashtra’s rule requiring auto, taxi and cab drivers to have a working knowledge of Marathi. The petition seeks a stay on the August 12 notification, arguing that the mandate violates constitutional rights and goes beyond the powers granted under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Key Takeaways
The case could determine whether states can make language proficiency a condition for commercial driving permits, with petitioners claiming the rule could affect the livelihoods of lakhs of drivers, especially migrants.