✅ Good to KnowLast verified: 2026-01
Right to Know the Exact Charge
BNSS s.47; MVA 1988 s.132(1)
The officer waves you over and says 'you broke a rule.' No section mentioned, no specific offence. The challan machine comes out.
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Before issuing a challan the officer must tell you precisely which rule you broke and under which section. Vague statements like 'you did something wrong' are not acceptable.
A challan without a stated specific offence and section number is procedurally defective. You can note this for any future contest.
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"Please state the specific section you are charging me under, as required by BNSS s.47."
📋 Legal Basis
BNSS s.47MVA 1988 s.132(1)
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