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Under the new code, any driver who causes the death of a person by rash and negligent driving and flees from the spot will be jailed for up to 10 years and/or fined
The stir called by truck, bus and tanker operators on Monday against the provisions in the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) was called off on Tuesday night after the Centre held talks with the All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) representatives.
The countrywide truckers' stir has been called off as the government assured that it would consult stakeholders before implementing a contentious law against hit-and-run.
However, there is a lack of clarity on how the potential accused informs the authorities in a situation where they may face the risk of people’s ire at accident spots. Presently, accused in hit-and-run cases are tried under Section 304A after their identification alongside up to two years in jail.