The SC set aside the Gauhati HC order that held that a person booked for the over speeding, dangerously driving and other related offences under the MV Act cannot be prosecuted under IPC.
For riding without a helmet and driving without wearing seatbelt a fine of Rs 1,000 will be imposed.
“We are not implementing the Act. Our officials feel that the recent amendments that have been made are quite harsh and it will overburden us if it is implemented. Moreover, we have successfully taken up a special drive ~ Safe Drive Save Life ~ to check accidents and rash driving,” said Miss Banerjee.
