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- A change to Rule 167 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules now requires individuals to challenge traffic fines through a government-appointed authority within 45 days.
- If the objection is rejected by this authority, the individual must deposit 50 percent of the fine amount before they can appeal the matter in court.
- Delhi district court lawyers have organized protests and work stoppages, arguing that this policy bypasses the judiciary and unfairly penalizes citizens.
- The legal community claims that determining the validity of traffic violations is a judicial function that should not be controlled by the executive branch.
What to watch next
- Potential judicial intervention regarding the validity of the 50 percent pre-deposit condition.
- Further strikes or protest actions by Delhi Bar Associations.
- Government response to legal challenges against the updated Rule 167.
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