Motor Vehicles Act
24-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Delhi Hit-and-Run Case: Victim Identified as Rajendra Gupta
Nov 06, 2025 07:21 pm CST
A 35-year-old man named Rajendra Gupta was killed in a hit-and-run accident in central Delhi on November 2. Following a thorough investigation using CCTV footage, police arrested 24-year-old Harshit Mehta from Agra, who confessed to his involvement. The vehicle with Uttar Pradesh registration has been seized by authorities.
Uttarakhand High Court Rules Compensation Represents Social Justice Beyond Financial Relief in Accident Case
Nov 01, 2025 01:18 pm CST
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed an insurance company's appeal against a Rs 53.93 lakh compensation award, ruling that compensation symbolizes social justice beyond mere financial relief. Justice Alok Mehra upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's decision, emphasizing that courts must take a liberal and humane approach in motor accident cases as the Motor Vehicles Act aims to provide prompt and adequate compensation to victims.
Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Road Safety Guidelines Targeting Pedestrian Protection, Helmet Compliance, and Traffic Regulations
Oct 08, 2025 12:38 am CST
India's Supreme Court has issued extensive directives addressing the nation's road safety crisis, focusing on pedestrian infrastructure, helmet enforcement, and dangerous driving practices. The court ordered footpath audits in 50 major cities, strict helmet compliance for two-wheelers, regulation of vehicle headlights, and the establishment of online grievance mechanisms. These measures aim to reduce India's alarming road fatality rate, which claimed 172,890 lives in 2023, including over 35,000 pedestrians.
UP Bans Caste-Based Rallies, 'Politically Motivated' Events After Court Order
Sep 22, 2025 10:31 pm CST
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the immediate removal of all caste references from police records and public notices, and instructed that vehicles displaying caste-based stickers or slogans be fined under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Man Stands Upright On Speeding Bike On Bijnor Highway, Meerut Police Vows Action
Sep 17, 2025 02:10 pm CST
The clip depicts the unidentified man standing fully upright on the bike's seat while cruising at breakneck speed, without gripping the handlebars.