Reach Stackers Operating in Inland Container Depots Excluded From Motor Vehicles Act Definition
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Case: CONTAINER CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED v. RISHI RANJAN MISHRA
Court: Supreme Court of India
Date: 29-07-2026
Law: Customs Act, Motor Vehicles Act.
Highlights of the Judgment:
- Interpretation of the exclusionary clause in Section 2(28) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
- Determination of whether a custom-bonded Inland Container Depot qualifies as a 'public place' under Section 2(34).
- Application of the suitability and dominant utility tests to heavy off-road equipment like Reach Stackers.
- Evidentiary impact of vehicle weight specifications and non-registration under Section 39 on motor vehicle classification.
- Clarification on Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal jurisdiction regarding accidents involving specialized machinery in enclosed premises.