Question

Under which of the following enactments, is the use of mobile phones while driving made punishable?  

विकल्प

• The Information Technology Act

• The Indian Penal Code

• The Motor Vehicles Act

• The Criminal Procedure Code 

Answer 1

The Motor Vehicles Act

Explanation:

(1)

The Information Technology Act, 2000 is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.

(2)

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the main criminal code of India.

(3)

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is an Act of the Parliament of India which regulates all aspects of road transport vehicles

(4)

The Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC) is the main legislation on procedure for the administration of substantive criminal law in India. Hence, the option 'The Motor Vehicles Act' is the most appropriate.