Supreme Court Orders Congress to Pay Rs 1 Crore for Using UPSTRTC Vehicles for Political Activities in the 1980s

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has directed the Congress party to pay a sum of Rs 1 Crore within four weeks. The payment is in relation to the utilization of UPSTRTC buses and taxis for political purposes between 1981 and 1989, during the Congress's tenure in power in Uttar Pradesh. The court observed that these vehicles were provided by UPSRTC for various political events, including rallies and other activities organized by the Congress party.