Is accident law effective in India?
This enactment has worked in India for a comfortable long period. Because of increase in automation and consequential losses of life and property in accident, it was considered that to give relief to the victims of accident claims an effective law should be brought in.
What is an accident under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?
As stated earlier, the first mention for an accident in the IPC is in the form of a general exception in section 80 of the code, which can lead to escape from criminal punishment and liability if established fully before a court of law. It does not give any proper definition for the same.
What is the penalty for driving a car in India?
Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.