

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a comprehensive and up-to-date Bare Act with Comments covering the complete legal framework governing motor vehicles, road safety, traffic regulation, offences, penalties, compensation, and accident claims in India. Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., this 2026 edition incorporates all significant amendments, including those introduced by the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, effective from 13 January 2025.
This edition goes beyond the bare statutory text by including State Amendments, revised offences and penalties, important notifications, and latest government schemes, making it a practical and authoritative reference for professionals dealing with motor accident claims and traffic laws.
Special emphasis has been given to recent welfare-oriented measures such as the Compensation of Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022 and the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, along with detailed guidelines for their implementation.
Enriched with Supreme Court Guidelines, Landmark Judgments, and legally defined words and phrases, this volume offers clarity on evolving judicial interpretations and administrative practices.
An essential resource for advocates, judicial officers, motor accident claims tribunals (MACT), law students, police officials, insurers, and researchers, this book ensures accurate understanding and application of motor vehicle law in India.
Key Highlights
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The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Bare Act with Comments
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Act 59 of 1988
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As amended by:
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The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
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The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
(Act 18 of 2023) – w.e.f. 13-01-2025
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Includes:
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State Amendments
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Revised Offences and Punishments / Fines
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Important Notifications
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Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2020
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Compensation of Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022
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Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025
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Guidelines to the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025
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Along with:
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Supreme Court Guidelines
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Landmark Judgments
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Words and Phrases – Legally Defined
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Latest 2026 Edition
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Clear, updated, and practitioner-friendly presentation
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