The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) Bare Act LATEST 2027

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: M-14) features an introduction and short comments by Anoopam Modak. It is fully updated as amended by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (8 of 2026) (w.e.f. August 15, 2026).

It incorporates crucial subsidiary legislation, guidelines, schemes, and notifications:

• Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2020

• The Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022

• The Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025

• Notifications

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as Sarla Verma & Ors. Vs. Delhi Transport Corp. & Anr. (quantum of compensation), National Insurance Company Vs. Pranay Sethi (addition of future prospects), Reshma Kumari & Ors Vs. Madan Mohan & Anr. (computation of future prospects and determination of the multiplicand), Managing Director, K.S.R.T.C. Vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (liability to make payment), and Shivaji Vs. United India Insurance Co. (defence of negligence by victim: Section 163A).

• Supreme Court Guidelines: Features authoritative guidelines on provisions under the MV Act (National Insurance Co. Ltd Vs. Swaran Singh & Ors.), compensation in accident cases (General Manager, Kerala S.R.T.C Vs. Susamma Thomas), and claims under the Motor Vehicle Act (Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Private Ltd. Vs. Union of India).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, state amendments, model form, legal maxims, landmark judgments, Supreme Court guidelines, legal words and phrases, list of referred cases, and a subject index.