Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 23: A local court here sentenced a man to three years imprisonment for allowing his minor son to drive the vehicle.
The court of Special Mobile Magistrate Srinagar said the accused pleaded guilty and does not want to avail the opportunity to defend himself, therefore, there is no need to proceed further with the trial of the case.
The court accordingly sentenced him three years simple imprisonment and with penalty of Rs 25,000 on him.
The court said that as per Section 199-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, when an offence is committed by a juvenile, the guardian or owner of the vehicle is deemed guilty and is liable for punishment.
“In addition to imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of Rs 25,000, the law mandates cancellation of the vehicle’s registration for 12 months. It also bars the juvenile from obtaining a driving license or learner’s license until attaining the age of 25 years”, read the judgment.
The challan in the case was issued against the guardian of the minor, who appeared before the court along with his counsel. His statement was recorded in writing, wherein he admitted guilt and declined to claim trial.
However, noting that the offence did not involve moral turpitude and that the accused had no prior convictions, the court extended the benefit of probation under the Probation of Offenders Act.
The court directed the convict to execute a bond of Rs 2 lakh for maintaining peace and good behaviour for a period of two years.
It further ordered that if the convicted person violates any condition of the bond during this period, he shall undergo the sentence proposed and the bond amount of Rs 2 lakh shall stand forfeited to the Government.
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