Motor Vehicles Act , 1988
Section 136 – Inspection of vehicle involved in accident ([IPC Laws][3])
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 136 kehta hai ki agar koi accident hota hai, toh police ya authorised officer gaadi ka inspection kar sakte hain — jisse pata chale ki accident ka kaaran kya tha aur gaadi law ke hisaab se theek thi ya nahi.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
This section empowers authorities to inspect any vehicle involved in an accident to determine liability, mechanical condition, and legal compliance.
Inspection ka purpose hota hai:
- Accident ka cause identify karna
- Vehicle ki condition check karna (brakes, tyres, lights, fitness)
- Registration, insurance aur permit verify karna
- Driver ne rules follow kiye ya nahi yeh assess karna
- Evidence collect karna for investigation or court case
Agar owner ya driver inspection stop kare ya cooperate na kare, toh us par legal action ho sakta hai.
🔹 Main Conditions
- Accident ke baad vehicle involved ho
- Police ya authorized authority inspection kar sakte hain
- Vehicle ko temporarily seize ya test kiya ja sakta hai
- Documents aur fitness condition check hoti hai
- Owner/driver ka cooperation mandatory hai
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
Accident hone par gaadi ki checking compulsory hai. Police ya transport authority dekh sakte hain ki vehicle ki condition safe thi ya negligence tha. Aap inspection rok nahi sakte.
🔹 Example
Neha ki car ek accident me involve hui. Police ne vehicle ko roadside inspect kiya aur brakes defective paye. Section 136 ke tahat inspection se fault identify hua aur case mechanically backed evidence ke sath proceed hua.
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Authority can inspect or seize the vehicle
- Mechanical failure bhi legal liability create karta hai
- Documents like RC, fitness, and insurance bhi check hote hain
- Non-cooperation offence maana jata hai
- Inspection se compensation, insurance, aur trial decisions impact hote hain
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
- Accident ke baad vehicle inspection ko avoid ya resist mat karo
- Gaadi ki fitness, brakes aur tyres timely maintain karo
- Documents updated rakhna zaroori hai — warna inspection me issue aayega
- Inspection fair process ka part hai, punishment nahi
🔹 Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | 136 |
| Focus | Accident-involved vehicle inspection |
| Authority | Police / Transport Officer |
| Purpose | Check condition, legality, evidence |
| Non-Cooperation | Legal action possible |
