Karnataka HC quashes petition seeking stay on mandatory implementation of HSRP number plates
The Karnataka High Court has declined to issue a stay order in response to a petition seeking to halt the government's directive mandating the installation of High Security Number Plates (HSRP) for vehicles registered prior to April 1, 2019.
In addition, the court has instructed the government to establish a deadline for finalizing the HSRP number plate manufacturers.
Several organizations, including the Indian High Security Registration Plate Manufacturers Association, filed a petition in the High Court requesting a stay on the government's notification that made HSRP number plates mandatory for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019.
The Karnataka government issued a notification on August 17, mandating the installation of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) exclusively through authorized dealers of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019.
However, the petitioner organization alleged that it was excluded from the notification of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. In their petition, the applicant organization claimed that only a select few influential organizations were allowed to adopt HSRP. The government responded by stating that it had no intention of refuting this argument.
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Shehbaz Sharif says ceasefire extends beyond Iran, including “Lebanon and elsewhere”
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and their allies extends beyond the immediate conflict and includes “Lebanon and elsewhere,” adding that it is effective immediately.
In a social media post, Sharif said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
He said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and remained constructively engaged in efforts aimed at peace and stability during the high-stakes mediation process.
“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days,” Sharif added.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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