The hit-and-run case in Pune has exposed some startling facts that have caused people to pause and reflect on several issues, chief among them the functioning of our legal system
Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar said that the accused teen will be barred from getting a driving license till he turns 25 years of age.
"It was the responsibility of the owner to get it registered. The vehicle came to Pune RTO and an inspection was done. However, the owner didn't pay the fee required for the registration," informed Pune RTO officer Sanjiv Bhor
Truckers called off strike after assurance from Home Ministry that provisions under BNS for hit and run cases will be implemented only after consultation with the association
Under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code, drivers who cause a serious road accident by negligent driving and run away without informing the police or any official from the administration can face punishment of up to 10 years or a fine of Rs7 lakh. Earlier, the punishment in such cases was two years in the IPC.