Duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information
Section 133 of the Motor Vehicles Act deals with duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information. The owner of a motor vehicle, the driver or conductor of which is accused of any offence under this Act shall, on the demand of any police officer authorised in this behalf by the State Government, give all information regarding the name and address of, and the licence held by, the driver or conduct
The owner of a motor vehicle, the driver or conductor of which is accused of any offence under this Act shall, on the demand of any police officer authorised in this behalf by the State Government, give all information regarding the name and address of, and the licence held by, the driver or conductor which is in his possession or could by reasonable diligence be ascertained by him.
Section 133, The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988).
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Questions about Section 133
What does Section 133 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 133 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information". The owner of a motor vehicle, the driver or conductor of which is accused of any offence under this Act shall, on the demand of any police officer authorised in this behalf by the State Government, give all information regarding the name and address of, and the licence held by, the driver or conduct
How do I find court cases under Section 133 of the Motor Vehicles Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Motor Vehicles Act 133, section 133 Motor Vehicles Act, section 133 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 133 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was the Motor Vehicles Act enacted?
Motor Vehicles Act was enacted in 1988 as Act 59 of 1988. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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