Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person
Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person. When any person is injured or any property of a third party is damaged, as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle is involved, the driver of the vehicle or other person in charge of the vehicle shall-- (a) unless it is not practicable to do so on account of mob fury or any other reason bey The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
When any person is injured or any property of a third party is damaged, as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle is involved, the driver of the vehicle or other person in charge of the vehicle shall--
(a) unless it is not practicable to do so on account of mob fury or any other reason beyond his control, take all reasonable steps to secure medical attention for the injured person, 1[by conveying him to the nearest medical practitioner or hospital, and it shall be the duty of every registered medical practitioner or the doctor on the duty in the hospital immediately to attend to the injured person and render medical aid or treatment without waiting for any procedural formalities], unless the injured person or his guardian, in case he is a minor, desires otherwise;
(b) give on demand by a police officer any information required by him, or, if no police officer is present, report the circumstances of the occurrence, including the circumstances, if any, for not taking reasonable steps to secure medical attention as required under clause (a), at the nearest police station as soon as possible, and in any case within twenty-four hours of the occurrence.
2[(c) give the following information in writing to the insurer, who has issued the certificates of insurance, about the occurrence of the accident, namely:---
(i) insurance policy number and period of its validity;
(ii) date, time and place of accident;
(iii) particulars of the persons injured or killed in the accident;
(iv) name of the driver and the particulars of his driving licence.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this section the expression driver includes the owner of the vehicle.]
Section 134, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
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Judgments citing this section
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… In spite of notice issued the 1st respondent remained absent and was placed ex-parte. The 2nd respondent-Insurance Company filed objections denying the averments made in the claim petition and contended that as per the provisions of Section 134-C of Motor Vehicles Act, it is mandate duty of the Insured respondent to furnish the particulars, date, time and place of the accident and he has not complied the same. It is further contended that as on the date of the accident, the lorry was being driven in a reasonably speed, careful manner and there was no rash …
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… The Police has not intimated about the accident and other details as per the mandatory provisions of Section 158 (6) of the Motor Vehicles Act and the owner of the Scorpio Car also failed to inform the 3 rd respondent in violation of Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The driver of the Scorpio Car belonging to 2 nd respondent was not possessing driving license to drive the car and due to the violation of policy conditions, the 2 nd respondent is liable to pay the compensation. On the date of accident, the Scorpio Car belonging to 2 nd respondent was not …
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… This piece of material and statement made by the employee is sufficient to hold that the claimant is an employee of the first respondent. Under Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act, it is the duty of the insurer-owner to inform the Insurance Company immediately after the occurrence of the accident. Noncompliance of the said provision has been referred by the Workmen Compensation Commissioner at internal page 9 that on 8th July 2009 he has informed the insurance about …
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 134
What does Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person". When any person is injured or any property of a third party is damaged, as a result of an accident in which a motor vehicle is involved, the driver of the vehicle or other person in charge of the vehicle shall-- (a) unless it is not practicable to do so on account of mob fury or any other reason bey
How do I find court cases under Section 134 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: MV Act 134, section 134 MV Act, section 134 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 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently 11th amendment GSr 584(E) 25 september 2020 (2020).
When did Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 134, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1948 words
- 88. Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted1560 words
- 51. Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire-purchase agreement, etc1199 words
- 150. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks1102 words
- 96. Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter995 words
- 72. Grant of stage carriage permits868 words
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