Court Rules Tourist Buses Cannot Pick Up and Drop Off Passengers Like Stage Carriages: Kerala High Cour

In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has clarified the operational boundaries for tourist buses, specifically addressing their classification as contract carriages rather than stage carriages. This decision has important implications for how these vehicles are permitted to operate under various conditions. Case Summary: 1. Background: The case involved several writ petitions filed by tourist vehicle operators who contested penalties imposed for operating their vehicles like stage carriages despite…