Government's ban on UBER revoked by Delhi High Court

The High Court of Delhi revoked the ban on Uber cabs imposed by Delhi Government, asking the concerned authorities to instead issue guidelines, for the app-based cab services to follow. The U.S. based Company can, after such order, operate in the capital city and reapply for a license.
Justice Manmohan remarked, “I don’t know if there should be a complete ban. I have doubts about it. How can you (Delhi government) stall someone like this. You can grant a conditional permission.” The Hon’ble Court considered the fact that two other app-based cab services– Serendipity Infolabs Pvt. Ltd. and Apra Cabs India Pvt. Ltd.– have already been permitted to operate on June 11. It, therefore, directed the transport department to impose essential conditions on Uber, in accordance with law, if it was inclined to grant a license to the company.
It further added that if Uber’s stand is not clear, the Government will give an opportunity to clarify its stand. The Court allowed Delhi government to write to Uber, within ten days, informing the company about the requirements that it has to comply with.
The license of Uber was cancelled for not complying with the provisions of the amended Radio Taxi Scheme of 2006. The amendment which was brought in response to an allegation of rape levied by a woman executive against an Uber cab driver. The concerned scheme imposes various mandatory requirements – including having prefixed calibrated meters, a GPS device and running on CNG.
The judgment delivered by Delhi High Court is applaudable. We live in an era of technology and lead a fast-paced life, which make these app-based cab services a boon to us. Nevertheless, the Court has also considered the cons of such service and has decided accordingly.