Sri Aruna N v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC, CRL.RP No. 1040 of 2025, decided 05.08.2025, Anant Ramanath Hegde J. Revision against dismissal of Crl.A.No.165/2024 for non-prosecution (order dated 29.04.2025, II Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Hassan). Conviction under Sections 279, 304A, 337 IPC; sentence of six months' imprisonment with fine. Impugned order set aside; matter remitted to First Appellate Court for decision on merits; parties to appear on 18.08.2025. Statutes: Cr.P.C. S.397 r/w 401; BNSS S.438 r/w 442; IPC Ss.279, 304A, 337. No precedents cited. Keywords: restoration, dismissal for default, counsel absence, remand to appellate court, road accident/304A.
What did the court decide?
Revision petition allowed: order dated 29.04.2025 dismissing Criminal Appeal No.165/2024 for non-prosecution set aside; matter remitted to the First Appellate Court (Principal District and Sessions Judge, Hassan) for consideration on merits; parties directed to appear on 18.08.2025 without further notice.