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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicMotor Vehicles Act

Topic: Motor Vehicles Act

Why cab drivers in Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur are at odds with app-based aggregators

After near week-long strike that ended Saturday, drivers affiliated with app-based cab aggregators postponed ‘Chakka Jam’ planned for Wednesday following Maharashtra govt’s intervention.

In HC order doubling compensation for fatal accident, a landmark recognition of unborn child’s rights

Rakesh Kumar's widow was pregnant when he was killed in a road accident in 2015. Punjab & Haryana HC awarded Rs 18.13 lakh, including Rs 48,000 to the child under Motor Vehicles Act.

Vehicle registration to cost more in Karnataka. Revenue to be routed to transport workers’ fund

BJP says Congress govt imposing new taxes to increase revenues since funds are tied up in its 5 guarantee schemes which are expected to cost state estimated Rs 60,000 cr annually.

Bar bills of Rs 68,000 & a 48-hour manhunt — what’s transpired in Pune Porsche accident case so far

A juvenile court ruled Wednesday that the 17-year-old would be tried for drunk driving, under Section 185 of Motor Vehicles Act. Pune Police have said that the minor should be tried as an adult.

How Modi govt bill aims to get rid of 113 ways you could land in jail & put onus on fines instead

Key highlights from Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill which seeks to decriminalise and rationalise offences under various laws to promote ease of doing business.

SC wants insurance firms to develop app for accident claims — what it is & how it’ll help

SC asks General Insurance Council to develop a mobile app for settlement of claims in road accident cases. ThePrint explains how it will speed up the disposal of compensation cases.

What’s the new vehicle scrappage policy that will create 35,000 jobs & help ‘circular economy’

The Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme was unveiled in March. It has now been launched with an aim to remove unfit and polluting vehicles off India’s roads.

Govt extends validity of driving licence, other motor vehicle documents till 30 September

Documents like registration certificates and permits whose validity has expired since 1 Feb 2020 are covered under the extension.

Vehicle scrapping policy at odds with 2018 SC order, govt wants legal opinion on next step

Legal conundrum arises after road transport minister Nitin Gadkari announced details of the voluntary vehicle scrapping policy Thursday, which is in variance with 2018 Supreme Court order.

Road ministry says govt vehicles that are 15 yrs by 2022 won’t have registration renewed

The road ministry draft paves way for implementation of the voluntary vehicle scrappage policy announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the budget.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.