What type of charges in vehicle accident causing death and injuries

[Anonymous]

If a person causes a car accident, killing one person and injuring another person, what type of charges would be levelled against him by the police? Will it get bail in such matter?

[Dr. Ashok Dhamija]

In such type of case, charges under Sections 279, 304A, 337, 338 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) may be applicable against the driver of the car. In addition, if there is any violation of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, such as driving without license, drunken driving, etc., those specific charges may also be levelled against the driver.

All the above four sections of IPC, namely, Sections 279, 304A, 337, 338 of the Indian Penal Code, are bailable offences.

     

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