📘 Chapter V – Control of Transport Vehicles
🛑 Section 94 – Liability in Case of Accidents
(दुर्घटना की स्थिति में जिम्मेदारी)
📜 Section 94 का उद्देश्य
Section 94 यह सुनिश्चित करता है कि:
✔️ किसी भी road accident में जो passenger, goods या third party affected हो, उसके लिए legal liability स्पष्ट हो।
✔️ Owner, driver और operator की जिम्मेदारी तय हो, ताकि victims को compensation और safety protection मिले।
मतलब: Accident में negligence या violation होने पर liability clear और enforceable हो।
🔶 Section 94 – मुख्य प्रावधान
📌 1️⃣ Applicability
- Passenger vehicles (Stage / Contract Carriage, Omnibus)
- Goods carriage vehicles
- Hazardous goods vehicles
📌 2️⃣ Liability of Owner and Driver
- Driver liable: accident caused by reckless / negligent driving
- Owner / Operator liable: यदि उन्होंने unsafe vehicle, unlicensed driver या permit violation की अनुमति दी
📌 3️⃣ Compensation
- Accident victims (passengers, third parties) को compensation मिल सकता है
- Insurance cover mandatory – owner और operator के लिए liability limit defined
- Special provisions for hazardous goods accidents
📌 4️⃣ Penalties / Legal Action
- Fine / penalty driver और owner पर
- Vehicle seizure / permit suspension / cancellation
- Criminal / civil proceedings possible for serious negligence
📌 5️⃣ 2019 Amendment के बाद बदलाव
- Online accident reporting और e-insurance claims
- Stricter enforcement for hazardous goods accidents
- Real-time monitoring of driver behavior to prevent accidents
⚖️ Section 94 का कानूनी महत्व
- Road safety और accident prevention ensure
- Owner, driver और operator accountability
- Victim protection और insurance cover
- Regulatory compliance और enforcement strengthened