Rayappan v. State by
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court allowed a criminal revision petition, setting aside convictions for rash and negligent driving causing death. The court acquitted the driver due to uncredible prosecution evidence and lack of proof regarding rashness or negligence.
What did the court decide?
Conviction and sentence set aside. Petitioner acquitted of charges under Sections 279 and 304(A) IPC. Fine refunded; bail bonds discharged.
What the court decided
Bail Slip
The Petitioner/Accused viz., Rayappan aged 29 years S/o.Kulandaivel was directed to be released on bail vide order in M.P.No.1 of 2015 in Crl.R.C.No.610 of 2015 dated 24.06.2015 on the file of this Court.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Date of Reserving Order Date of Pronouncing Order 22.06.2021 24.09.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN
Crl.R.C.No.610 of 2015
Rayappan ...Petitioner/Accused
Vs.
State by
The Inspector of Police, P. Puliampatti Police Station, Erode District.
(Crime No.157 of 2009) ...Respondent/Complainant
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the prosecution proved that the death of the victim resulted from the rash or negligent act of the accused being the proximate cause.
Whether the evidence of witnesses regarding the cause of the accident passes the test of credibility.
Whether the appellate and trial courts correctly set aside the petitioner's conviction on the facts and law.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Rayappan
- respondent
State by The Inspector of Police, P. Puliampatti Police Station, Erode District
Coram
RMT. Teekaa Raman
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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