article on hit and run case
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The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 includes legislation which imposes severe punishment to an individual involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to Section 161 of Motor Vehicles Act, Hit-and-run is defined as “an accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle(s) the identity whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose.”
Sections 279, 304A, and 338 of IPC are imposed on the victims of hit-and-run incidents.
Explanation:
Any person who drives vehicles rashly on the public road can be guilty of making an offense under Section 279. Imprisonment for 6 months, a fine of Rs 1000 or both can be imposed on a driver for rash driving or injuring another person on the road. The offense committed under section 279 is bailable and is cognizable by the district magistrate.
If a driver who is not under the influence of alcohol leads to the death of a person in an accident, the crime is reported under section 304A. The rider may face imprisonment for a year which may be extended up to 2 years with a fine of more than Rs 1000 or both. 304A is a non-bailable offense, and an individual can be convicted by lifetime imprisonment.
In extreme cases, the police may also report a hit and drive case under 302, which is a section related to the murder. A driver booked under Section 302, may face a death sentence or life imprisonment.
In case of minors involved in such cases, the act imposes 3 years of jail to the parents of the minor, along with some hefty fines.