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Crime
Driver with Invalid Foreign Licence Ordered to Pay Rs 2.4 Lakh After Baby’s Death
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:39 PM
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A driver was fined Rs 2.4 lakh after a collision that killed a baby. The court found he was operating a vehicle on an invalid foreign licence.
A court in India has imposed a fine of Rs 2.4 lakh on a driver whose vehicle collided with a baby, resulting in the child’s death. The judge ruled that the driver was operating the vehicle with an invalid foreign licence, violating traffic regulations.
The incident occurred when the driver’s car struck a child who was walking near the road. The baby was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
During the hearing, the prosecution presented evidence that the driver’s foreign licence had expired and was not valid for driving in India. The court cited this as a breach of the Motor Vehicles Act.
The fine is part of a broader effort to enforce road safety laws and deter drivers from using invalid licences. The case serves as a warning to foreign nationals and residents alike about the importance of complying with local licensing requirements.
The incident occurred when the driver’s car struck a child who was walking near the road. The baby was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
During the hearing, the prosecution presented evidence that the driver’s foreign licence had expired and was not valid for driving in India. The court cited this as a breach of the Motor Vehicles Act.
The fine is part of a broader effort to enforce road safety laws and deter drivers from using invalid licences. The case serves as a warning to foreign nationals and residents alike about the importance of complying with local licensing requirements.