Mere smell of alcohol does not prove charge of drunk driving: Uttarakhand HC
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The Uttarakhand High Court clarified that just detecting a smell of alcohol isn't enough to convict someone of drunk driving; it must be proven that the alcohol level in their body exceeded the legal limit set by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This ruling highlights the importance of scientific evidence over mere perception, ensuring fair legal proceedings. It's a significant development in the legal interpretation of drunk driving charges, aiming to prevent wrongful accusations based on subjective observations.
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