Section35
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Power of Court to disqualify

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 Instruments 1

Section 35 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with power of Court to disqualify. Where any person holding a conductor's licence is convicted of an offence under this Act, the Court by which such person is convicted may, in addition to imposing any other punishment authorised by law, declare the person so convicted to be disqualified for such period as the Court may specify for h The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

(1) Where any person holding a conductor's licence is convicted of an offence under this Act, the Court by which such person is convicted may, in addition to imposing any other punishment authorised by law, declare the person so convicted to be disqualified for such period as the Court may specify for holding a conductor's licence.

(2) The Court to which an appeal lies from any conviction of an offence under this Act may set aside or vary any order of disqualification made by the Court below, and the Court to which appeals ordinarily lie from such Court, may set aside or vary any order of disqualification made by that Court, notwithstanding that no appeal lies against the conviction in connection with which such order was made.

Section 35, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 35

What does Section 35 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 35 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Power of Court to disqualify". Where any person holding a conductor's licence is convicted of an offence under this Act, the Court by which such person is convicted may, in addition to imposing any other punishment authorised by law, declare the person so convicted to be disqualified for such period as the Court may specify for h

How do I find court cases under Section 35 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 35, section 35 MV Act, section 35 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 35 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently SO 3110(E) dated 28.08.2019 enforcement of sections of motor vehicle (2019).

When did Section 35 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 35 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 35, 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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