Four cab drivers have petitioned the Bombay High Court, opposing Maharashtra's compulsory Marathi language rule, citing threats to livelihoods of lakhs of migrant and poor drivers.

Maharashtra issues notices to 777 drivers lacking Marathi skills, mandating language training within one month amid ongoing inspections.

A statewide inspection campaign is underway after the August 15 deadline for taxi and auto drivers to acquire functional knowledge of the language ended.