Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Delhi HC seeks response on PIL for e-rickshaw regulation
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government and other authorities to respond to a request to regulate e-rickshaws in the city.
This request comes from a man whose 8-year-old daughter died in an e-rickshaw accident.
The court wants to know what steps the authorities have taken to control e-rickshaws, which are often unregistered and uninsured.
There have been many accidents involving e-rickshaws, and the court wants to make sure they follow safety rules.
The next hearing is on March 18.
Delhi High Court seeks response from Delhi government and traffic police on PIL for e-rickshaw regulation.
PIL filed by Manish Parashar after his 8-year-old daughter died in an e-rickshaw accident.
Court issues notice to respondents to file affidavit in reply by next hearing on March 18.
Petition highlights unchecked proliferation of unregistered and uninsured e-rickshaws causing accidents and traffic obstruction.
Delhi Traffic Police data shows 108 accidents involving e-rickshaws between January and August 2025, resulting in 26 deaths and 130 injuries.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Delhi government, traffic police, MCD, petitioner Manish Parashar
- What
- PIL seeking regulation of e-rickshaws in Delhi
- When
- January 7, 2025 (next hearing on March 18)
- Where
- Delhi High Court, New Delhi
- Why
- To address public safety concerns and unchecked proliferation of e-rickshaws
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Petitioner
- Manish Parashar
- Incident
- 8-year-old girl killed in e-rickshaw accident
- Accident Date
- 2025
- Accident Count
- 108 accidents, 26 deaths, 130 injuries (Jan-Aug 2025)
- Prohibited Roads
- 236 roads
- Next Hearing Date
- March 18
