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Hence, petrol bunks may get stuck in legal clutches if they deny petrol to those not wearing helmet,” he says.“Yes, it does not have any legal sanctity, but has only socially concern. We have not ordered petrol bunks legally, but requested them to be a part of the social concern and they have agreed to it. They should study judgments of the Supreme Court and high courts, which have asserted that it’s the duty of traffic police and police authorities to ensure proper enforcement of the helmet rule. Hubballi: Some advocates, writers and activists have raised questions on the legal sanctity of the “No Helmet, No Petrol” rule Hubballi-Dharwad police wants to implement starting February 22.The rule, says Uma Mahesh Vaidya, a writer on legal issues, is in violation of Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution which allows one to practice any legal profession, trade or business. These Sections assert wearing of protective headgear, but no Section of any Act or Rule make helmet compulsory to get petrol,” he asserts.Mohan Patil, another advocate, feels that police should review their decision with respect to the legal aspects before implementing the rule..