Karnataka HC rules in favor of bike taxi drivers, asks govt to protect their interest
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at safeguarding the safety of bike taxi operators in the state, the Karnataka High Court recently directed the state government to take strict action against individuals or groups found illegally preventing bike taxis from carrying out their services.
The High Court order, dated March 28, stated that the writ petition was being disposed of, directing the Karnataka government to take appropriate action against any person who is found to have unlawfully obstructed the petitioners from operating the bike taxis.
The order comes nearly two years after a direction was issued to the transport authorities under the state government not to take any coercive action against bike taxi services. The High Court, in its latest order, stated that despite its earlier directive, the police have failed to take action against respondents found guilty of obstructing and assaulting bike taxi riders. "The State is under obligation to take appropriate action against any individual," the High Court added.
The Bike Taxi Welfare Association, one of the petitioners, stated that the recent High Court order would boost their fight against harassment, physical violence, vehicle damage, and obstruction to bike taxi riders by auto-rickshaw union members in Bengaluru. "This order not only carries the weight of legal obligation but also marks a crucial stride towards ensuring the safety and security of all riders within our transportation landscape," the association said in a statement.
The association had filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, seeking relief from unlawful interference in their operations. Senior advocate KN Phanindra represented the association during the hearing of the petition in court.
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Jharkhand: 3 arrested for 'raping' 2 women in Gumla
Gumla (PTI): Three persons were arrested on Monday for allegedly raping two women at a village in Jharkhand’s Gumla district, police said.
All the three accused have been remanded to judicial custody, Gumla Sadar Police Station officer-in-charge, Mahendra Karmali, told PTI.
According to police, one of the women had been called to Gumla Sadar by her boyfriend on Sunday for an outing.
“She arrived at the spot accompanied by a female. The woman’s boyfriend then called a friend, and they took the two women to a secluded place in Sisai police station area in the evening, forcibly made them consume alcohol before raping them,” the officer said.
The accused later called another man to the spot, who also allegedly raped the women, he said.
“The women later reached the Sadar Police Station and lodged a complaint on Sunday night. Police conducted raids and nabbed the three accused on Monday,” he added.
Further investigation is underway.
