In Brief
This matter concerns the adequacy of criminal and motor vehicle law provisions addressing deaths and injuries caused by rash or negligent driving. The Supreme Court, referring to prior pronouncements on reckless driving culture, expressed concern that Section 304-A IPC and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 are inadequate to deter dangerous driving behaviour. The Court sought the Attorney General's assistance to review whether these statutory provisions require restructuring or enhancement to address modern vehicular hazards, including mobile phone usage while driving, and the culture of adventurism and disregard for public safety among some drivers.
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