LEGAL PRINCIPLE: Wilful rash driving is an offence
FACTS: Mr. Tiwari was driving his car after drinking alcohol. Police books him for wilful negligent driving. Is this act of the police lawful?

No, because Mr. Tiwari was not driving rashly; he was drunk while driving

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No, this is not a negligent act

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Yes, because Mr. Tiwari was driving rashly

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Yes, because the police has the power to arrest a person driving rashly

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Solution

The correct option is C No, because Mr. Tiwari was not driving rashly; he was drunk while driving
The principle says that wilful rash driving is an offence. And says nothing whether drunk driving is an offence or not.
Mr. Tiwari was drunk while driving and was not driving rashly. Therefore, Mr. Tiwari is not guilty of wilful rash driving.
Hence, A is the correct option.

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LEGAL PRINCIPLE: Wilful rash driving is an offenceFACTS: Mr. Tiwari was driving his car after drinking alcohol. Police books him for wilful negligent driving. Is this act of the police lawful?

LEGAL PRINCIPLE: Wilful rash driving is an offence
FACTS: Mr. Tiwari was driving his car after drinking alcohol. Police books him for wilful negligent driving. Is this act of the police lawful?