MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Section 198 MV Act
Unauthorised interference with vehicle
FAQ — Section 198 MV Act
Section 198 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Unauthorised interference with vehicle”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.
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].
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.