S.H.O.KUNDAPURA TRAFFIC POLICE STATION vs Narayan Poojary — 421/2025

Case Summary The accused, Narayana Pujari (59), was charged with rash and negligent driving causing death and injury under IPC Sections 281, 125(B), 134(A)(B), and 187. On January 22, 2025, he allegedly operated an auto-rickshaw (KA 20 D 4233) at excessive speed in Kundapura taluk, resulting in a collision with a 61-year-old pedestrian, Somayya, who sustained severe injuries and died at 7:15 AM. The accused failed to provide medical assistance or report the incident to police. The court issued charges and directed the accused to stand trial before this court for all the offenses cited. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.