It is mandatory for one or more persons in the vehicle to wear a mask or face covering during the epidemic.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS)| The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it is mandatory to wear a mask in a vehicle during the COVID pandemic, even if its driver is the only one in the vehicle. A single bench of Justice Pratibha M. Singh said that if vehicles pass through public places, there is a possibility that they may come in contact with other people. “It is mandatory for one or more persons on board to wear a mask or face covering during the pandemic,” the court said.
The High Court termed the mask similar to ‘Suraksha Kavach’ (a shield) to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It also said that “not only does it protect the person wearing the mask but it also protects others. Wearing a mask is a measure that has saved millions of lives.”
Advocate Saurabh Sharma, one of the petitioners, had also sought a compensation of Rs 10 lakh in lieu of a fine of Rs 500 imposed for not wearing a mask. The court said that the petitioners are lawyers and they should not question the measures taken to contain the pandemic.