Question : LAWS TO TACKLE ACCIDENT CASES



(a) whether the Hon’ble Supreme Court has expressed deep concern about increasing number of hit-and-run accident cases in the country and suggested to review the relevant Sections including Section 304A of IPC;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c) whether the Government proposes to make laws more stringent to check such cases; and

(d) if so, the details and present status thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a)to(d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.