New Delhi: The Supreme Court has agreed to review the list of 'high dignitaries' who can use red beacons. The apex court on Monday noted that the term high dignitaries appears contrary to democratic ethos.
The court in its judgement has said, "The motor vehicles carrying high dignitaries specified by the Central government and their counterparts specified by the state, may be fitted with red lights. But the red lights with or without the flashers can only be used when the specified high dignitary is on duty."
Amicus curiae in the case Harish Salve said that in a republic everyone is public and except for security reasons, no one should be allowed to use the beacons. He also added that the beacons indicated a sense of symbolism which is not correct in a republic.
The matter has been posted for hearing after two weeks in the SC.
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