Supreme Court judges issued a stern directive on Friday, demanding that Delhi’s traffic‑management team finish the safety overhaul at the Mathura Road crossing by November 25. The bench warned that the Chief Secretary would have to appear in court if the work remains unfinished.
The crossing, a choke point where thousands cross daily, has seen repeated accidents, yet a committee under the Ministry of Road Transport has stalled in its recommendations. The court questioned the committee’s efficacy, urging the inclusion of an amicus curiae to pinpoint the exact problems.
Additional Solicitor General, Rakesh Kumar, informed the bench that he had briefed top officials, but the court insisted on tangible progress rather than endless deliberations. In a sharp, almost joking tone, the judges said they would not “go home” until the works were complete, hinting at a sit‑in if ignored.
Locals near the gate, including a sweet‑shop owner who says the traffic jam deters customers, echo the urgency. The High Court’s main gate, usually a quiet spot, could soon be the stage for a protest.
The next hearing is scheduled for November 25. If the deadline lapses, the bench plans to hold a sit‑in outside the gate and summon the Chief Secretary to answer for the delay.