Delhi high court: 'car a public space', Mask compulsory even if driving alone

Masks mandatory even alone in car

The Delhi high court on Wednesday mentioned that it is mandatory to wear a mask even if you are driving alone, the court also said 'car is a public space 'and if a vehicle transverse through a public place, there may be others who may risk exposure. The order said that "wearing of a face mask of a face cover in a vehicle, which may be occupied by either a single person or multiple person, is...compulsory in the context of the covid-19 pandemic ".

This judgement was passed by a single bench of justice, Pratibha M Singh, mentioning a batch of petitions challenging the imposition of fines on those who drive alone in their car and don't wear a mask, all these petitions were dismissed as without merit, with the court observing. The court also said that "A mask is like a 'Suraksha kavach' for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. It protects the person wearing it and is also the person who is exposed...wearing masks has been one measure that has saved millions of lives."

Saurabh Sharma, an advocate was charged Rs. 500 for not wearing a mask while he was driving alone in his car, he also argued by mentioning  that the Delhi Disaster management authority (DDMA) guidelines say that, only the mask should be worn in public place or place of work.

Currently, a  night curfew has been imposed in Delhi till 30th of April from 10 pm to 5 am and only essential services will run during that time.