Whitesmann Commentary on The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 ( Act No. 59 of 1988) by Y.P. Bhagat & Kumar Keshav Edition 2026

Commentary on Motor Vehicles Act by Y.P. Bhagat Edition 2026

Commentary on Motor Vehicles Act by Y.P. Bhagat Edition 2026

Description

Commentary on the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act No. 59 of 1988) .The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is a comprehensive legislation enacted to regulate all aspects related to motor vehicles in India. It replaced the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, and has since undergone several amendments, the most notable being the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. Below is a structured commentary:

 Objective and Scope

• The primary objectives of the Act are:
• To regulate the transport system in India,
• To ensure road safety,
• To provide for registration of motor vehicles,
• To set standards for motor vehicles and licensing of drivers,
• To provide for liability and compensation in case of accidents,
• To promote the use of modern technology (e.g., e-challans, electronic licenses).