The Motor Vehicles Act : Practice Questions and Answers

Under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, any person aggrieved by an award of a Claims Tribunal — including claimants, insurers, or vehicle owners — can appeal to the High Court within 90 days of the award's date. No appeal lies against any award where the amount in dispute is less than ₹10,000.

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 introduced significant changes to road safety laws in India, with key provisions — including increased penalties for traffic violations — enforced from 27 November 2021. The Act covers third-party insurance, regulation of cab aggregators, electronic traffic monitoring, Good Samaritan protection, and vehicle recall powers for the central government.