The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988)

This edition of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988), updated with the latest amendments introduced by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (No. 18 of 2023, dated 11-8-2023, w.e.f. 15-3-2025 vide S.O. 227(E), dated 15-1-2025) and The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 (No. 32 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, along with subsequent notifications and amendments), provides the comprehensive statutory framework governing motor vehicles, road transport, traffic regulations, and road safety in India.

Published as a bare act without notes, this edition contains the exact legislative text as enacted by Parliament, ensuring precision and reliability for legal reference, academic use, and professional practice. The Act covers provisions relating to licensing of drivers and conductors, registration of motor vehicles, traffic control, insurance requirements, compensation mechanisms, safety standards, and penalties for violations, making it a cornerstone of transport law in India.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly suited for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians studying transport and regulatory law
• Practicing advocates handling motor accident claims, insurance disputes, and transport compliance issues
• Policy consultants, transport officials, and corporate compliance officers engaged with road safety and transport regulation
• Researchers analyzing reforms in India’s road safety and motor vehicle governance

By presenting the statutory text in its unaltered form, this edition ensures clarity, legislative authenticity, and ease of reference, making it indispensable for examination preparation, academic study, and professional application.