Bombay High Court’s decision on potholes marks a turning point in civic accountability. It makes officers personally liable for deaths due to potholes. For too long, potholes have been a comical metaphor for all that ails India. By treating road safety as a constitutional right, HC pushes beyond routine reprimands.
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