Suresh Meti vs The State through Kodekal P.S. — 5074/2025

Case under Sec 374 of Cr.pc Section Under,Section,374(3),(a),Cr.P.C. Disposed: Uncontested--DISMISSED on 22nd May 2026.

Case disposed

CRL.A - CRIMINAL APPEAL

CNR: KAYG320006382025

Filing Number

5074/2025

Filing Date

12-Nov-2019

Registration No

5074/2025

Registration Date

13-Nov-2019

Court

II ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, YADGIR TO SIT AT SHORAPUR

Judge

1569-II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

Decision Date

22-May-2026

Nature of Disposal

Uncontested--DISMISSED

Last updated 05-Jun-2026

Acts & Sections

Sec 374 of Cr.pc Section Under,Section,374(3),(a),Cr.P.C

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.Suresh Meti

    Adv. SAFIQ AHMED QURESHI

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.The State through Kodekal P.S.

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 22-May-2026

    JudgmentView PDF

    Case Summary: Suresh Meti v. The State (Crl.A.5074/2025) Decision: The appellate court dismissed Suresh Meti's appeal and confirmed the trial court's conviction dated October 23, 2019. Key Facts: On March 1, 2011, Suresh Meti, driving a three-wheeler auto (KA-33-6646) at 30-40 km/h on a road with ditches and poor condition, collided with a motorcycle (KA-33-0537) carrying three persons. The motorcycle rider Anuverbhash died from head injuries; two pillion riders sustained serious injuries. The auto driver fled the scene. Court's Reasoning: The court found Suresh Meti guilty under IPC Sections 279 (rash/negligent driving), 337-338 (causing injury), 304(A) (death by negligence), and MV Act Section 187. Multiple eye witnesses and injured witnesses testified consistently that the accused drove recklessly without adjusting speed for the dangerous road conditions. The court emphasized that even 30-40 km/h constitutes negligent driving when the driver fails to account for ditches and road breaks. Medical evidence and spot investigations corroborated witness testimonies. The appellant's defense arguments lacked credible support. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 22-May-2026

    Disposed

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  4. 21-May-2026

    Judgement

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  5. 30-Apr-2026

    Judgement

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  6. 29-Apr-2026

    Judgement

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  7. 25-Apr-2026

    Judgement

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  8. 17-Apr-2026

    Judgement

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  9. 04-Apr-2026

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  10. 13-Mar-2026

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  11. 20-Feb-2026

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  12. 13-Feb-2026

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  13. 23-Jan-2026

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  14. 13-Jan-2026

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  15. 12-Dec-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  16. 21-Nov-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  17. 07-Nov-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  18. 16-Oct-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  19. 24-Sep-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  20. 10-Sep-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  21. 22-Aug-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  22. 21-Aug-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  23. 24-Jul-2025

    Arguments-Criminal

    II Addl District & Sessions Judge Yadgir Sitting at Shorapur

  24. 14-Jul-2025

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  25. 12-Nov-2019

    Case filed

    Registration No. 5074/2025

casestatus.in Summary

Case Summary: Suresh Meti v. The State (Crl.A.5074/2025) Decision: The appellate court dismissed Suresh Meti's appeal and confirmed the trial court's conviction dated October 23, 2019. Key Facts: On March 1, 2011, Suresh Meti, driving a three-wheeler auto (KA-33-6646) at 30-40 km/h on a road with ditches and poor condition, collided with a motorcycle (KA-33-0537) carrying three persons. The motorcycle rider Anuverbhash died from head injuries; two pillion riders sustained serious injuries. The auto driver fled the scene. Court's Reasoning: The court found Suresh Meti guilty under IPC Sections 279 (rash/negligent driving), 337-338 (causing injury), 304(A) (death by negligence), and MV Act Section 187. Multiple eye witnesses and injured witnesses testified consistently that the accused drove recklessly without adjusting speed for the dangerous road conditions. The court emphasized that even 30-40 km/h constitutes negligent driving when the driver fails to account for ditches and road breaks. Medical evidence and spot investigations corroborated witness testimonies. The appellant's defense arguments lacked credible support. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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