Handbook of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | Along with Digest of Cases

Handbook of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a concise yet authoritative reference work that presents the text of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 along with allied rules and a structured digest of judicial decisions. Designed to bridge the gap between bare acts and bulky commentaries, the book offers a balanced approach by combining statutory provisions with practical judicial interpretation. The book incorporates relevant rules, schemes, and developments, making it a reliable guide on licensing, registration, permits, insurance, traffic control, road safety, and accident compensation under the Motor Vehicles law regime.

Key Features:

• Divided into two distinct parts: Bare Act & Rules, and an analytical Digest of Cases for practical legal understanding
• Includes digest of case law from 2003 onwards up to 2024, covering interpretation and application of the Motor Vehicles Act
• Covers all major chapters such as licensing of drivers and conductors, registration of motor vehicles, transport permits, insurance against third-party risks, road safety, traffic regulation, and penalties
• Incorporates important allied rules and schemes, including Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Rules, Hit and Run Compensation Scheme, and Driving Regulations
• Chapter-wise arrangement aligned with statutory provisions for quick reference and ease of navigation
• Focus on judicial trends and principles guiding courts in accident claims, liability, compensation, and enforcement
• Written in a clear, precise, and practitioner-friendly format, suitable for courtroom and advisory use

This book is ideal for advocates, judicial officers, motor accident claims practitioners, law students, judicial services aspirants, insurance professionals, transport authorities, and anyone seeking a practical understanding of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 along with its judicial interpretation.

Chapter I – Preliminary
Chapter II – Licensing of Drivers of Motor Vehicles
Chapter III – Licensing of Conductors of Stage Carriages
Chapter IV – Registration of Motor Vehicles
Chapter V – Control of Transport Vehicles
Chapter VI – Special Provisions Relating to State Transport Undertakings
Chapter VII – Construction, Equipment and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles
Chapter VIII – Control of Traffic
Chapter IX – Motor Vehicles Temporarily Leaving or Visiting India
Chapter X – Liability Without Fault in Certain Cases
Chapter XI – Insurance of Motor Vehicles Against Third Party Risks
Chapter XII – Claims Tribunals
Chapter XIII – Offences, Penalties and Procedure
Chapter XIV – Miscellaneous
Table of Cases