LUCKNOW, Nov. 11 -- The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed principals and vice-principals of schools to take effective measures to improve traffic management around their institutions, expressing concern over inadequate deployment of traffic marshals.

A division bench of justices Alok Mathur and Brij Raj Singh passed the order on November 4 while hearing a PIL filed by the Gomti River Bank Residents Association.

The court was informed that despite training provided by the Lucknow Traffic Police, several schools were deploying fewer marshals than required, worsening congestion. It said schools needing further training could approach the deputy commissioner of police (Traffic), who would arrange refresher courses.

The...