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Allahabad High Court Flags 527 School Drivers With Adverse Reports
The Allahabad High Court has raised concern after police verification found adverse reports against 527 of 2,370 school vehicle drivers in Uttar Pradesh under Mission Bharosa. The bench of Justices Alok Mathur…
The Story in Brief
The Allahabad High Court has raised concern after police verification found adverse reports against 527 of 2,370 school vehicle drivers in Uttar Pradesh under Mission Bharosa. The bench of Justices Alok Mathur and Brij Raj Singh was hearing a public interest litigation on school safety. The court was also told about alleged sexual harassment of children by school bus and van drivers.
The court asked the state to consider provisions requiring schools and private transport agencies to verify drivers’ credentials. It also considered safety risks from high-tension lines, unsafe buildings and traffic outside schools. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd has been added as a respondent. The case will next be heard on 18 August 2026.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that women drivers alone can solve school transport risks, while another is that a police report automatically proves guilt. Neither is enough. Schools need documented checks, clear contracts, supervision, functioning cameras and prompt action on adverse findings. The court’s concern is justified, but implementation will matter more than suggestions. The useful test is whether every driver and transport agency is verified before carrying children, and how quickly authorities act on the 527 flagged cases.
Source: livelaw.in
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