Reach Stacker Used Inside Inland Container Depot Is Not a Motor Vehicle Under the Motor Vehicles Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that a Reach Stacker used inside an Inland Container Depot (ICD) does not qualify as a "motor vehicle" under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This decision has significant implications for legal proceedings related to accidents involving such machinery within enclosed industrial premises. Background of the Case and Incident The case originated from an accident that took place on September…