In a big development for those holding light motor vehicle (LMV) driving license, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that they can also drive transport vehicles weighing up to 7500 kg.

A five judge constitutional bench said that for licensing purposes, the LMVs and transport vehicles are not entirely separate classes, and an overlap exists between the two. The special eligibility requirement will however continue to inter alia e-cars, e-rickshaws and vehicles carrying hazardous goods