MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 187 MV Act

Punishment for offences relating to accident

Punishment

Whoever fails to comply with the provisions of clause 1[(a)] of sub-section (1) of section 132 or section 133 or section 134 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2[six months], or with fine 3[of five thousand rupees], or with both or, if having been previously convicted of an offence under this section, he is again convicted of an offence under this section, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 4[one year], or with fine 5[of ten thousand rupees], or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: 2[six months].
  • Fine: 3[of five thousand rupees].
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FAQ — Section 187 MV Act

Section 187 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Punishment for offences relating to accident”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever fails to comply with the provisions of clause 1[(a)] of sub-section (1) of section 132 or section 133 or section 134 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2[six months], or with fine 3[of five thousand rupees], or with both or, if having been previously convicted of an offence under this section, he is again convicted of an offence under this section, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 4[one year], or with fine 5[of ten thousand rupees], or wi

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.