Principle Willful rash driving is an offense Facts Mr Tiwari was driving his car after drinking alco...........

Legal Concepts Law of Torts

Principle: Willful rash driving is an offense.

Facts: Mr. Tiwari was driving his car after drinking alcohol. Police books him for willful negligent driving. Is the act of the police lawful?

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

No, this is not a negligent act.

Yes, because Mr. Tiwari was driving rashly.

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

Explanation:

In the present case the police can book Mr. Tiwari for drunken driving but not for willful negligent driving OR Rash is defined as acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous. As such his actions shall constitute both a rash and a negligent act.