Archive · 29 Nov 2025
NHRC flags deadly bus design flaws
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has written to all states and Union Territories about dangerous design flaws in public transport buses.
These flaws were highlighted after a deadly bus fire in Rajasthan.
The inspection found that the buses did not meet important safety standards, like having fire suppression systems and proper internal partitions.
The NHRC wants the government to make buses safer, punish those responsible, and give compensation to victims.
They have asked for a report on what actions will be taken within two weeks.
The safety standards, AIS-052 and AIS-119, are rules that buses in India must follow to be safe.
NHRC has raised concerns over deadly design flaws in public transport buses.
A fatal bus fire in Rajasthan highlighted violations of AIS-052 and AIS-119 safety standards.
The NHRC has asked for an inquiry and action within two weeks.
The Commission seeks nationwide enforcement of safety norms and compensation for victims.
The violated standards, AIS-052 and AIS-119, are mandatory safety requirements for buses in India.
- Who
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- What
- Flagged deadly design flaws in public transport buses
- When
- November 29, 2023 (letter sent); October 14, 2025 (incident)
- Where
- India, with specific reference to Rajasthan
- Why
- To address passenger safety and systemic negligence in vehicle approval
- Commission
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Incident
- Fatal sleeper bus fire on Jaisalmer–Jodhpur highway, Rajasthan
- Date of Incident
- October 14, 2025
- Inspection Body
- Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT)
- Violated Standards
- AIS-052 and AIS-119
- Mandated by
- Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
- Action Required
- Enforcement of safety norms, recalls, criminal investigations, and compensation mechanisms
- Response Time
- Two weeks for Action Taken Report