The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, June 30, expressed displeasure over the delay in enacting a law to regulate the safety of lifts and escalators in the state, and directed the government to file a fresh affidavit on its progressThe High Court, however, was critical of the pace at which the matter was being pursued by the government, observing that any delay in bringing such a law could endanger public safety, and that children were among those vulnerable to accidents involving faulty lifts and escalators if the issue was not treated with urgency. The bench clarified that it was mindful of the separation of powers and could not direct the legislature to enact a particular law, but said the government needed to act with greater seriousness on the issue. The High Court adjourned the matter to July 15 and directed the state government to file a fresh affidavit by the next date of hearing, indicating the current status of the draft Bill and the steps taken for its consideration.