Commercial's The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Bare Act with Short Comments (2027 Edition) – Commercial Law Publishers

OVERVIEW

Commercial's The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Bare Act with Short Comments (2027 Edition), published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., is a statutory reference manual on road transport, traffic regulations, and accident compensation laws in India.

This updated volume incorporates amendments made by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (No. 8 of 2026, w.e.f. 15-8-2026 vide SO 4100(E)) and The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. It features medical aid schemes, including PM-RAHAT (Prime Minister - Road Accident Victims' Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) Scheme, 2025 (as amended vide SO 952(E) and SO 951(E) dt. 19-2-2026), Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme 2022, Aggregator Guidelines, state-wise amendments, and comparative penalty tables. Enhanced with short explanatory comments, it is an essential desk reference for legal practitioners, MACT advocates, insurance professionals, and enforcement officers.

KEY FEATURES

• Publisher: Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Code: M-17).

• Edition: 2027 Edition.

• Knowledge Partner: Lexlegis.ai.

• Latest Jan Vishwas Act Update: Features amendments by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (No. 8 of 2026, dt. 7-4-2026, w.e.f. 15-8-2026 vide SO 4100(E), dt. 24-07-2026).

• PM-RAHAT Scheme Coverage: Contains full details and guidelines for the Prime Minister - Road Accident Victims' Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme, 2025 (as amended vide SO 952(E) & SO 951(E), dt. 19-2-2026, w.e.f. 23-2-2026).

• Allied Rules & Guidelines: Includes Motor Vehicles Accident Fund Rules 2022, Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations 2017 (amended vide GSR 38(E) dt. 15-1-2024), Hit and Run Scheme 2022, and Motor Vehicles Aggregator Guidelines 2020.

• Ready Tables & State Amendments: Features tables showing offences and punishments/fines, comparative table of old and new Act, and state-specific statutory amendments.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• Full Text of Act 59 of 1988: Comprehensive coverage of licensing of drivers/conductors, registration of motor vehicles, traffic control, third-party insurance, and liability.

• Accident Compensation & Relief: Detailed statutory frameworks for Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) proceedings, Hit and Run compensation, and cashless treatment schemes under PM-RAHAT.

• Transport Regulations & Aggregators: Rules governing licensing standards, driving regulations, and operational guidelines for ride-hailing aggregators.

• Offences & Penalties Chart: Tabular breakdown of fine amounts, driving disqualifications, and statutory penalties for traffic and regulatory violations.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• MACT Advocates & Defense Lawyers: Handling motor accident claim petitions, insurance litigation, and traffic offense defense in courts.

• Insurance Companies & Claim Surveyors: Assessing third-party liabilities, claim settlements, and statutory compliance.

• Traffic Police & Transport Authorities (RTOs): Executing road safety regulations, vehicle inspections, and fine enforcement.

• Judicial Service Aspirants & Law Students: Studying statutory motor accident laws, tort liability, and state amendments.

WHY THIS BOOK 

Complete Up-To-Date Statutory Coverage: Integrates 2026 Jan Vishwas changes alongside the latest PM-RAHAT 2026 medical treatment notifications.

• Comprehensive Desk Reference: Combines central legislation, state-specific modifications, and fine/penalty lookup tables in a single volume.

• Practical Courtroom Utility: Quick-reference penalty tables accelerate research during MACT arguments and tribunal hearings.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: Commercial's The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Bare Act with Short Comments

• Publisher: Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd.

• Edition Year: 2027

• Product Code: M-17

• MRP: ₹ 360.00

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

BENEFITS

• Ensures accurate statutory citations during MACT claim calculations and court drafting.

• Prevents errors by providing the latest fine and punishment structures modified under recent acts.

• Provides clear insight into medical treatment schemes and aggregator compliance requirements.

CALL TO ACTION

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