Every State Government and Union Territory has issued its own Act or Guidelines in regard to minimum wages that shall be applicable in that State/UT respect of unskilled, semiskilled and skilled categories in all schedules employments.

The Motor Vehicles(Amendment) Bill 2016, introduced in the Lok Sabha seeks to bring about comprehensive changes in the present Motor Vehicles Act. The salient features of the Bill are as follows:- Limits on insurer’s liability : The proposed amendment seeks to put a cap on the liability to be borne by insurance companies in respect of third party claims to an extent of Rs.10 lakh in respect of death and Rs. 5 lakhs in respect of bodily injury arising out of motor vehicle accident. This means that the liability fixed on the insurer can be even lesser than Rs.10 lakhs and Rs.5 lakhs in case of death or bodily injury, as the case may be. The consequence of this section would be that in compensation claims, the victims will not be able to realize more than Rs.10 lakhs in case of death, and Rs.5 lakhs in case of bodily injury from the insurer under third party claim, and will have to realize the excess amount from the owner or driver.Enabling insurer to seek exoneration from liability for non-receipt of premium : The Bill seeks to make non-receipt of premium one of the specified conditions, which would enable the insurer to seek exoneration from the liability.Hit and Run Scheme : The compensation payable for victims in ‘hit and run’ out of the scheme fund under Section 161 has been enhanced to Rs. 2 lakhs in case of death, and Rs. 50,000/- in case of bodily injury, from Rs. 25,000/- and Rs. 12,500/- respectively.Motor Vehicle Accident Fund : The Bill seeks to introduce a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund under Section 164B, which is to be augmented by a special tax or cess. The Fund is to be utilized for giving immediate relief to victims of motor accidents, and also hit and run cases. The compensation paid out of the fund shall be deductible from the compensation which the victim may get in future from the Tribunal.Stringent Penalties for Road Traffic Violations : The Bill seeks to enhance the penalties for road traffic violations Proposed Amendments in Various Penalties under Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill – 2016. What is noteworthy is the provision for imposition of penalty for unauthorized use of vehicles by juveniles, whereby the guardian and owner is made liable for penal action.Protection of Good Samaritans : The Act defines “Good Samaritan” as a person, who in good faith, voluntarily and without expectation of any reward or compensation renders emergency medical or non-medical care or assistance at the scene of an accident to the victim or transporting such victim to the hospital. The Act makes provision for protection of Good Samaritans from unnecessary trouble or harassment from civil or criminal proceedings. This provision is incorporated following the directions of the Supreme Court in Save Live Foundation vs Union of India AIR 2016 SC 1617.Community Service as Punishment : For causing motor accidents, punishment in the form of ‘Community Service’ can be imposed. The Act defines “Community Service” as unpaid work which a person is required to perform as a punishment for an offence committed under this Act. It seems a cue has been taken from the judgment of the Supreme Court in BMW case (State vs. Sanjeev Nanda (2012) 8 SCC 450), wherein community service of two years was imposed as an alternate punishment.Bill is still pending with Parliament.Act: The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961: An Act to provide for the welfare of motor transport workers and to regulate the conditions of their work

Chapter VIII provides for compulsory Insurance of motor vehicles. According to the Act, no motor vehicle can be used in a public place unless there is in force, in relation to that vehicle, a Policy of Insurance issued by an authorized Insurer.

The Motor Vehicle Act 1988 replaces the M V Act 1939 and it came into force from 1st July 1989. The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 1988 has introduced changes which have far-reaching consequences. Chapter (XI) provides for compulsory insurance of motor vehicles. No motor vehicle can be used in a public place unless there is in force in relation to that vehicle a policy of insurance issued by an authorized insurer. The policy is required to cover insured’s liability in respect of death of bodily injury of certain persons (.e.g. third parties, fare-paying passengers, paid drivers, etc) and damage to property of third parties. The limits of liabilities required to be covered are also prescribed in the act. The Act also provides for constitution of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals by the State Government. The object of this amendment is to ensure speedy settlement of persons involved in Motor Vehicle accidents. The Act mandates payments of compensation to the victims of accidents arising out of the use of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles in public places by the owner or owners as the case may be. The Act provided for compensation of Rs. 50,000 in case of death and of Rs. 25,000 in the case of injury without burden of proof of fault on the part of the vehicle owner. A claimant may seek compensation the basis of the structured formula prescribed in the Act. Besides, a claimant may at his option approach the Tribunal having jurisdiction over the area (i) in which the accident occurred, or (ii) where he resides, or (iii) carries on business or (iv) Where the defendant resides.

Some States/UTs have passed enactment for payment of Bonus specifying the category of employment/minimum and maximum wages to be taken as criteria for eligibility as also % of wages subject to a minimum and maximum to be paid as Bonus to the eligible employees.

Provides for a scheme for the payment of gratuity to employees engaged in factories, mines, oilfields, plantations, ports, railway companies, shops or other establishments. The Payment of Gratuity Act is administered by the Central Government in establishments under its control, establishments having branches in more than one State, major ports, mines, oil fields and the railways and by the State governments and Union Territory administrations in all other cases.

In India some of the States have introduced their respective Professional Service Tax Act whereby providing for levy and collection of a tax on professions, trades, callings and employments for the benefit of the State.

The Act provides for responsibility of the seller to ensure that goods sold are of merchantable quality and are fit for the purpose for which they are required by the buyer etc. The Act has relevance to products liability insurance.

Every State and Union Territory of India has its own Act providing for registration of the Shop/Establishment.

An Act aimed at developing international multimodal transport which would reduce logistics costs and thus make Indian products more competitive in the global market. The Act established licensing requirements, contractual terms (through the Multimodal Transport Document) and liability regime. The Act was again amended in year 2000 to give more protection to exporters. India allows 100% FDI in maritime infrastructure like ports, terminals, jetties, harbors, merchant shipbuilding as well as in support infrastructure like warehousing, roads and Inland Water Transport.