Delhi First UT to File FIR for Wrong-Side Driving; Accused Bailed

• Delhi becomes the first Union Territory to register an FIR for wrong-side driving.
• The FIR was lodged on January 3 at Delhi Cantt Police Station against Aman for driving near Hanuman Mandir red light.
• Accused Aman, from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, also lacked a driving license and vehicle insurance.
• The case was registered under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) based on a complaint by ASI Sunil Kumar.
• Aman was granted bail as the charges under Section 281 BNS are bailable, which addresses rash or negligent driving.

Why It Matters: Delhi sets precedent by filing first wrong-side driving FIR under BNS, though accused received bail.