Mahindra Thar modification; Court imposes Rs 5,000 fine
Car modification is illegal in India. Any kind of modification including the addition of aftermarket accessories is not allowed. A Jammu and Kashmir court imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on Zahid Iqbal Wani for modifying a Mahindra Thar SUV.
The court cited the contravention of Section 52 of the Indian Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. In the judgement after the violator appeared before the court and pleaded guilty to modifying the vehicle from its original condition. The present state of the Mahindra Thar was different compared to…