Unauthorised interference with vehicle

Q: When did Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 198, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1989 Act 59 of 1988 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 59 of 1988 Ministry Road Transport and Highways Enacted 14 Oct 1988 In force 01 Jul 1989 Cited by 1 provision

Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with unauthorised interference with vehicle. A fine of ₹1,000. Whoever otherwise than with lawful authority or reasonable execuse enters or mounts any stationary motor vehicle or tampers with the brake or any part of the mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be punishable [with fine of one thousand rupees]. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

Whoever otherwise than with lawful authority or reasonable execuse enters or mounts any stationary motor vehicle or tampers with the brake or any part of the mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be punishable ¹[with fine of one thousand rupees].
Section 198, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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s. 200 Composition of certain offences

Questions about Section 198

What does Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Unauthorised interference with vehicle". Whoever otherwise than with lawful authority or reasonable execuse enters or mounts any stationary motor vehicle or tampers with the brake or any part of the mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be punishable [with fine of one thousand rupees].

How do I find court cases under Section 198 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 198, section 198 MV Act, section 198 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 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 198, 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.

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