304a crpc is car owner informed & car handed to the owner

Originally posted by : Smital Samdadiya Jain
	in 304a crpc case after rto inspection is it necessary for police to keep records or documents to whom the car is handed over & to inform or call car owner if accused is driver

yes

These precautions are a 'MUST" and "SHOULD" and are minimum.

Without narration of the actual case the question is too academic.

Vague information can not lead to form an opinion and oblige.

It is advisable to consult a local prudent lawyer for better appreciation of facts and circumstance/ documents, guidance and proceeding.

There is no specific provision in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) that requires the police to keep records or documents of who a car is handed over to after an RTO inspection in a 304A CrPC case. However, it is generally considered to be good practice for the police to do so. This is because the car owner may need to be contacted later on in the investigation, or may need to provide evidence in court.