The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

This book presents the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in its updated and consolidated form, incorporating all major legislative changes and recent reforms affecting motor vehicle laws in India. It includes amendments introduced through the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, along with important schemes, guidelines, and notifications relevant to road safety, compensation, and regulation. The text is supported with an introduction and concise comments to help readers understand the practical application of the law.

Key Features

• Updated bare act of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with latest amendments
• Inclusion of Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2020
• Coverage of Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022
• Detailed text of the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025
• State amendments for wider legal applicability
• Short notes and comments for quick legal understanding
• Model forms for practical and procedural use
• Compilation of landmark judgments and Supreme Court guidelines
• Legal maxims, legal words and phrases, and list of referred cases
• Well-structured subject index for easy reference

This book is intended for advocates, judges, law students, judicial service aspirants, transport officials, insurance professionals, and anyone dealing with motor vehicle laws and road accident claims. It is especially useful for practitioners who require an up-to-date statutory reference with supporting schemes, judicial interpretations, and practical tools for day-to-day legal and regulatory work.