Srinagar, Feb. 27 -- The ruling by the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ordering a reduction in toll fees at two plazas along NH-44 is a significant step towards protecting commuters from undue financial burden. The court's decision to allow only 20% of the toll fee to be collected until the completion of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway project acknowledges a fundamental principle: citizens should not be forced to pay full charges for incomplete and substandard infrastructure. For years, NH-44, which serves as a critical lifeline between northern states, has been plagued by construction delays, congestion, and poor road conditions. While the expressway project promises improved connectivity and faster travel, the current state of...