Madhya Pradesh High Court orders Centre to devise nationwide e‑rickshaw regulation policy

The bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an order compelling the central government to prepare a uniform, nation‑wide framework for electric rickshaws. The directive calls for a policy that will set standards for vehicle safety, licensing, fare structures and environmental compliance. By seeking a single regulatory regime, the court aims to address the fragmented rules that currently exist in different states. The order does not specify a timeline, but it signals the judiciary’s intent to push the Union for swift action on the growing e‑rickshaw sector. Stakeholders, including manufacturers and operators, are expected to engage with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to shape the forthcoming guidelines.