This edition of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988), updated up to 2026 and amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (Act No. 18 of 2023), serves as a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as for legal practitioners, academicians, and professionals in transport, insurance, and traffic regulation. The book presents the complete and unamended text of the Act, precisely as enacted, without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination and statutory reference.

It includes all provisions relating to licensing of drivers and conductors, registration of motor vehicles, control of traffic, insurance of motor vehicles against third-party risks, penalties, and claims procedures for compensation in motor accident cases. This edition reflects the latest legislative amendments ensuring compliance with current transport and road safety frameworks.

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• AIBE aspirants requiring an accurate and updated statutory text
• Law students studying transport, tort, and insurance law
• Legal practitioners and tribunal professionals handling motor accident claims
• Academicians and researchers analyzing transport law and public safety policy

Meticulously updated and clearly presented, this bare act provides a reliable and up-to-date understanding of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as it stands in 2026, serving as an essential reference for legal and professional practice in the transport sector.