S.R. PATNA TOWN P.S. vs PALANIMURUGAN — 29/2023

Case under Code of Criminal Procedure Section U/S,279,304(A),1860. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 22nd April 2026.

Case disposedSub Stage

C.C. - CRIMINAL CASE

CNR: KAMD710008582023

Filing Number

29/2023

Filing Date

26-Jun-2023

Registration No

29/2023

Registration Date

26-Jun-2023

Court

SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC, SRIRANGAPATNA

Judge

421-Prl Senior CIVIL Judge And JMFC, Srirangapattana

Decision Date

22-Apr-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--ACQUITTED

Last updated 28-Jun-2026

FIR Details

FIR Number

124

Police Station

SRIRANGPATNA PS

Year

2023

Acts & Sections

Code of Criminal Procedure Section U/S,279,304(A),1860

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.S.R. PATNA TOWN P.S.

    Adv. APP

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.PALANIMURUGAN

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 22-Apr-2026

    JudgmentView PDF

    CASE SUMMARY: C.C.No.29/2023 Court Decision: The accused, Palanimurugan, was acquitted of charges under IPC sections 279 (rash/negligent driving) and 304A (causing death by negligence). Key Facts & Reasoning: The prosecution alleged the accused, driving a goods vehicle, recklessly overtook another vehicle on March 27, 2023, striking a motorcycle and causing fatal injuries to the pillion rider (Sunitha). However, the court found critical evidentiary failures: (1) Police violated mandatory FIR registration procedures under section 157 Cr.P.C by delaying action; (2) Crime scene evidence was destroyed—no photographs, sketches, or skid mark documentation were taken despite Karnataka Police Manual requirements; (3) The key eyewitness (PW-4) turned hostile; (4) The first informant admitted the motorcycle sustained no damage, contradicting the accident narrative; (5) Witnesses failed to specify the vehicle's approximate speed or manner of driving. The court held prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and granted the accused benefit of doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 22-Apr-2026

    Disposed

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  4. 23-Mar-2026

    For Judgment

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  5. 09-Mar-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  6. 16-Feb-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  7. 02-Feb-2026

    DepositionView PDF

  8. 02-Feb-2026

    DepositionView PDF

  9. 02-Feb-2026

    DepositionView PDF

  10. 02-Feb-2026

    For Examination Of Accused U/S 313 Cr.P.C

    Prl Senior CIVIL Judge And JMFC, Srirangapattana

  11. 12-Jan-2026

    DepositionView PDF

  12. 12-Jan-2026

    For Examination Of Accused U/S 313 Cr.P.C

    Prl Senior CIVIL Judge And JMFC, Srirangapattana

  13. 24-Dec-2025

    DepositionView PDF

  14. 24-Dec-2025

    For Attachment/Arrest/Garnishee Proceedings

    Prl Senior CIVIL Judge And JMFC, Srirangapattana

  15. 20-Dec-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  16. 24-Nov-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  17. 10-Nov-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  18. 13-Oct-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  19. 01-Sep-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  20. 28-Jul-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  21. 30-Jun-2025

    For Examination Of Witnesses

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  22. 23-Jun-2025

    Summons

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  23. 02-Jun-2025

    Summons

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  24. 03-Mar-2025

    For Recording Pre-Trail Statements/Evidence

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  25. 26-Dec-2024

    Summons

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  26. 11-Nov-2024

    Summons

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  27. 02-Sep-2024

    Summons

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  28. 24-Jun-2024

    Summons

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  29. 04-May-2024

    Summons

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  30. 26-Feb-2024

    Summons

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  31. 28-Dec-2023

    Summons

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  32. 10-Oct-2023

    Summons

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  33. 28-Aug-2023

    Summons

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  34. 26-Jun-2023

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  35. 26-Jun-2023

    Case filed

    Registration No. 29/2023

casestatus.in Summary

CASE SUMMARY: C.C.No.29/2023 Court Decision: The accused, Palanimurugan, was acquitted of charges under IPC sections 279 (rash/negligent driving) and 304A (causing death by negligence). Key Facts & Reasoning: The prosecution alleged the accused, driving a goods vehicle, recklessly overtook another vehicle on March 27, 2023, striking a motorcycle and causing fatal injuries to the pillion rider (Sunitha). However, the court found critical evidentiary failures: (1) Police violated mandatory FIR registration procedures under section 157 Cr.P.C by delaying action; (2) Crime scene evidence was destroyed—no photographs, sketches, or skid mark documentation were taken despite Karnataka Police Manual requirements; (3) The key eyewitness (PW-4) turned hostile; (4) The first informant admitted the motorcycle sustained no damage, contradicting the accident narrative; (5) Witnesses failed to specify the vehicle's approximate speed or manner of driving. The court held prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and granted the accused benefit of doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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