The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
CHAPTER XIII: OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
Section 199A: Offences By Juveniles
Bare Act
199A Offences by juveniles - (1) Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a juvenile, the guardian of such juvenile or the owner of the motor vehicle shall be deemed to be guilty of the contravention and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that not… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
Offences by young people (under 18 years old)
(1) If a young person breaks the law under the Motor Vehicles Act, their guardian or the vehicle's owner is considered responsible an… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a 16-year-old teenager, Raj, takes his father's car for a joyride without a driving licence. During this unauthorized drive, he accidentally runs a red light a… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
