In Brief
This case involved multiple consolidated appeals and petitions challenging the interpretation of driving licence eligibility under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A prior Supreme Court judgment in Mukund Dewangan had held that a person with a light motor vehicle driving licence could drive transport vehicles up to 7500 kg without a separate endorsement. However, the Court determined that judgment had not considered several key statutory provisions—including age restrictions for transport vehicle drivers, mandatory medical certificates for transport vehicles, and different regulatory requirements—that establish distinct licensing regimes. The Court referred the matter to a larger bench for reconsideration."
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