HIT AND RUN LAW
Congress hits back at PM Modi, says people told his govt in polls 'tumse na ho payega'
Congress president Kharge criticized PM Modi's governance, highlighting the disillusionment of various demographics with the BJP's promises and slogans, urging respect for democracy and the people's sentiment.
India's new criminal laws: Legal experts break down the nitty gritties of some key changes in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita vs IPC: India has enacted three new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), to modernize the criminal justice system. The BNS reduces the number of sections from 511 to 358 and introduces 21 new offences, including hate crimes and mob lynching. It also introduces offenses like terrorism, organized crime, and hate speech, and redefines sedition as acts endangering national integrity.
Ghatkopar hoarding collapse accused Bhinde on the run, was arrested in a rape case
Director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, which installed the collapsed hoarding in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, Bhavesh Bhinde was arrested two months ago for alleged rape under the pretext of marriage. He is currently missing and untraceable. Bhinde has multiple cases against him for violating BMC laws on hoardings. The collapsed billboard claimed at least 14 lives and left 74 injured amid allegations of weak foundation.
"Will this country run on Sharia?" Union Home Minister Amit Shah tears into Congress manifesto
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress manifesto, stating that it has led to increased support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) due to its alleged appeasement policies. Shah highlighted the Congress' proposal to advance personal laws, which he believes would divide the country and questioned if the nation would adhere to Sharia law. He emphasized the secular nature of the Constitution, asserting that laws cannot be based on religion.
Truckers in Karnataka slam the brakes: Indefinite strike against new hit-and-run law to begin today
Karnataka truck drivers have initiated an indefinite strike opposing the newly introduced hit-and-run law under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. President of the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners' Association, C Naveen Reddy, criticizes the government's unilateral decision and lack of consultation. The nationwide impact includes long queues at fuel stations, panic-buying, and disruptions in wholesale vegetable markets. Despite assurances from the government to AIMTC, Karnataka truckers persist, raising concerns about potential logistic and fuel availability disruptions. This strike follows a broader three-day nationwide protest against the controversial law earlier this month.
Assam witnesses 12-hour state-wide driver protest against new hit-and-run law
In Assam, the 12-hour state-wide driver protest seeking the scrapping of the new hit-and-run law caused massive disruption in the transportation of goods and passenger service. In Shillong tourist taxis across joined the strike. Joining a nationwide movement, cab owners an...
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Online platform in works to report road mishaps: Transport Secretary
The Indian government is considering the introduction of an online platform for reporting accidents by involved parties to address concerns related to the hit and run provisions under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). The proposed online reporting mechanism aims to provide a solution to issues raised by truckers who went on strike in protest of the strict provisions in the BNS, which include severe penalties for drivers leaving the accident scene.
Assam hit by 12 hr driver protest against new hit-and-run law, disrupting transport services
The tourist taxi services of Tura have also been suspended accordingly. In Assam The government has also invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act. All commercial vehicles, including school buses and app-based taxis, have been off the roads since morning in response to the strike that began at 5 am.
Assam Transport Strike: All public, commercial vehicles to stay off road for two days in protest against new hit-and-run law
A 48-hour strike in Assam halts public transport, protesting a new law on hit-and-run cases. Transporters' unions demand withdrawal, citing bias against drivers. Talks with officials fail. The law, replacing IPC, enforces stricter penalties, facing drivers with up to 10 years' imprisonment. It applies universally, causing concerns among private car owners. Citizens rush to petrol pumps amid fears of fuel shortages.
Hyderabad man turns to horseback to deliver food amid fuel shortage and strike
Hyderabad: A video is making rounds on social media, showcasing a man delivering food on horseback. According to the video, the horse rider explains to a bystander that he couldn't buy petrol despite waiting in line for three hours at a gas station. Faced with fuel shortage concerns amid long queues at petrol pumps due to a truck driver protest, the horse-riding delivery person opted for this unusual mode of transportation.
Viral Video: Zomato delivery guy takes horse ride in Hyderabad as fuel runs out at petrol pumps
Zomato viral video: In the video, the delivery agent explains to a passerby that he resorted to horseback delivery as petrol was unavailable. The horse-rider shared, "Petrol nahi mila bhai. Teen ghante line me khada raha. Zomato se nikal gaya...petrol nahi mila (There was no petrol. I waited in the queue for three hours. I left after taking the order but couldn't get the petrol)."
Truckers call off strike in Maharashtra's Nashik after assurance from authorities
Following an assurance by the collector, the transporters agreed to call off the strike. It was decided to provide police protection if needed for the transport of fuel. As a result, transport of fuel resumed from Panewadi this evening, officials said.
Hit-and-run law: Drivers will not face stringent provision of new law if they inform police about accidents, says govt
The Indian government clarifies that drivers who accidentally hit someone and promptly report the incident to the police or take the victim to the hospital won't face prosecution under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The law imposes stringent punishment for hit-and-run cases, but the exemption aims to encourage responsible reporting.
Drivers Protest: What is the new hit-and-run law? How is it more stringent than the old one?
Truck and bus drivers protest: Thousands of truckers protested for two days against the stringent the new laws for hit-and-run cases, causing disruptions on major inter-state highways and key roads in many parts of the country. They are demanding a rollback of the new stringent provisions.
Hit-and-run cases: Truckers' body calls for end to stir after assurance on law
The new provisions had triggered strikes by drivers in some states, including Maharashtra, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Massive queues of customers were seen at fuel stations across these states on Tuesday as the protests hit supplies and triggered panic buying. Bhalla said the government has taken cognisance of the concerns of truckers regarding the provision of 10 years imprisonment and fine and held the detailed discussion with the representatives of the AIMTC.
Truckers' protest: MHA agrees to keep new hit & run laws on hold
The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has said that the Ministry of Home Affairs has agreed to put a new provision imposing ten years of punishment and fine for hit-and-run cases on hold until the next meeting of the transport Congress. The government and transporters have appealed to truck drivers to resume work.
Fuel supply hit due to truckers' strike, bunks turn away customers: All you need to know
Truckers' strikes in India have caused heavy traffic jams, long queues at fuel stations, and a panic situation among the people. The protests are triggered by the provisions under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which states that a driver who causes a serious road accident through negligent driving and flees without reporting the incident will face up to 10 years in prison or a fine of Rs 7 lakh.
'New hit-and-run law devised to alert vehicle drivers, ensure safety of passengers,' MoS Road Transport VK Singh
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways after the nationwide protest said that the new laws have been made to alert the vehicle drivers and for the safety of the passengers. "Passengers should not face problems. The new law has been devised to help the passengers. Earlier drivers used to run away, now a new law has been made to alert the drivers and for the safety of the passengers," VK Singh said.
Truck drivers' strike hits movement of vehicles in MP; passengers stranded, fuel pumps crowded
Indore's Ahilya Chamber of Commerce and Industries president Ramesh Khandelwal said if the drivers' strike continues, the supply of essential commodities will worsen which will have a direct impact on consumers. He said the government should reconsider the provisions of strict punishment in "hit-and-run" cases.
About 2,000 petrol pumps run dry as truckers strike against new penal code
Essential supplies of vegetables, fruits and milk too may get affected if the three-day strike is extended or a pan-India movement is launched.
Hit and Run laws - Transporters body to meet Home Secretary
"Truckers are not willing to work due to the new Hit and Run laws which have been passed in December," senior representatives from the AIMTC said while adding that movement of essential commodities is being hit.
Truck Drivers Protest: Why truck & bus drivers, petrol pumps are up in arms against Modi govt?
Truck Drivers Protest Updates: The protest involves truck and bus drivers, as well as petrol pumps, who are expressing their discontent with the recently implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). The provision related to hit-and-run cases within the new law has sparked apprehension among drivers, as they now confront the potential of a 10-year imprisonment for evading and failing to report fatal accidents.
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