the deceased was riding a motorcycle in front of him. At that time, the offending vehicle, a pickup van driven by the petitioner came in a high speed and in a rash and negligent manner dashed against the deceased and caused serious head injuries. After dashing the vehicle, the vehicle turned left and went into the ditch in an agricultural field. Thereafter, he called the ambulance and took the deceased to the Government Hospital and informed the relatives of the deceased, then he gave a complaint before the respondent-Police. PW2 is said to be another eye witness seen the occurrence but on the cross examination, he told that he went to the scene only after the occurrence took place. Hence, he cannot be considered as eye witness. PW3 is also claimed to be an eye witness, but in cross examination, he told that he came to the scene only after hearing about the accident. PW4 is the brother of the deceased. PW5 is the person known to the deceased. PW6 is the cousin of the deceased. PW7 is the brother-in-law of the deceased. PW8 is also another cousin of the deceased. Pws 4 to 8, are hearsay witnesses and all of them came to know about the accident subsequently. PW9 is the inspector of Motor Vehicles, who examined the offending vehicle and the motorcycle and gave the report. According to him, the windscreen of the offending vehicle was broken and there is also damage in the rear view mirror. Motorcycle's head light and indicator was broken, the front mudguard was also damaged. Pws.10 and 11 were coolies, who were also traveling in the offending vehicle and they did not see the occurrence as they were sleeping inside the vehicle. PW12 is the Doctor, who had done the postmortem autopsy and gave the report. PW13 is the Sub-Inspector of Police, who registered the complaint, conducted investigation and filed a charge sheet.
