MVA 198 — Unauthorised interference with vehicle

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Statutory text

Whoever otherwise than with lawful authority or reasonable excuse enters or moves any stationary motor vehicle or tampers with the brake or any part of the mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.
Corresponding Law. - Section 198 corresponds to section 127 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939.
Objects and Reasons. - Clause 198 provides for punishment of fine for tampering with a stationery vehicle.

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