Delhi Police Files Criminal Cases for Wrong-Side Driving, First UT to Act

• Delhi Police begins registering criminal cases for wrong-side driving, a first for any Union Territory in India.
• At least three FIRs lodged so far; offenses are bailable, and accused were released on bail.
• FIRs will be registered selectively, focusing on high-risk violations during peak hours on major roads.
• Cases filed under Section 281 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (rash driving) and Motor Vehicles Act for license/insurance issues.
• Previously, wrong-side driving only attracted monetary penalties and potential license suspension.

Why It Matters: Delhi escalates wrong-side driving penalties to criminal cases, setting a new precedent for traffic enforcement.