TusharK Senior - BHPianJoin Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 5,900 Thanked: 52,433 TimesTruckers call off strike after govt. assurance on hit-and-run lawThe government told members of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) that the new law had not been implemented yet. What is the new Hit-and-Run law? The new law provides for heavy penalties for hit-and-run cases, which include a jail term of up to 10 years and/or a fine of Rs 7 lakh. Truckers argue that drivers choose to run away from the scene of the accident, fearing mob justice.

Source: The Hindu January 04, 2024 04:39 UTC