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Truckers protesting nationwide against the hit-and-run law were urged to resume work immediately after a late-evening agreement between the transport body representing them and the government..
The new rule that provides for up to ten years of punishment in hit-and-run cases has not been implemented yet, the government said, adding that any decision would be taken only after discussions with the transport body...
Meanwhile, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said, "There was a discussion with the All India Motor Transport Congress on the law imposing a punishment of ten years (in hit-and-run cases)..
"Until the next meeting of the All India Motor Transport Congress is held no laws will be imposed," Madan assured the protesting truckers, after a meeting with the government...
"Whoever causes death of any person by rash and negligent driving of vehicle not amounting to culpable homicide, and escapes without reporting it to a police officer or a magistrate soon after the incident, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description of a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine," Section 106 (2) of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita says.. The ongoing nationwide truckers protest has sparked fears of shortages at petrol and diesel stations in the country, leading to panic buying..
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