India, Oct. 8 -- Supreme Court's directive on October 7, 2025, mandating all states and union territories to frame comprehensive road safety rules within six months under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, could not have come at a more opportune moment for Jammu and Kashmir. In a newly carved UT where treacherous mountain roads, bustling urban streets, and a mix of motorised and non-motorised traffic converge to create daily hazards, the order addresses a long-standing crisis. Penned by Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan, the ruling emphasizes regulating the movement of pedestrians and non-motorised vehicles in public spaces via section 138(1A), alongside establishing standards for the design, construction and maintenance of non-nationa...