State vs devraj — 602/2023

Case Summary: State v. Devraj (Case 240/2023) Court Decision: The accused Devraj was convicted under IPC Sections 279 (rash driving), 337 (causing hurt), and 338 (causing grievous hurt). However, he was granted probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, rather than imprisonment. He must deposit ₹10,000 as a personal bond and ₹1,000 as prosecution costs within six months. Key Facts: On July 10, 2021, Devraj operated bus number RJ 06 PA 1697 recklessly and negligently, striking Banwari (the complainant's nephew) who was standing near his motorcycle by Baba Ramdev Temple in Mewdakalan. The impact caused serious injuries including a fracture to Banwari's left hand and multiple injuries to his body. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.