Chengalpattu Town Police Station vs Prabhu — 33/2023

SUMMARY: This is a witness deposition (PW-12) in Criminal Case 33/2023 before the Judicial Magistrate Court, Chengalpattu, dated 22.05.2025. The witness, a police investigation officer, testified regarding FIR 365/2022 involving charges under IPC Sections 279 and 304(A) (rash/negligent driving causing death). The witness detailed the investigation, including examination of the victim, autopsy report, and vehicle involved (TN 21 N 1658). During cross-examination, the defense raised concerns about missing evidence—specifically, the ambulance driver who transported the victim was not examined as a witness, and the vehicle was recorded as "unidentified" in the FIR, leaving details of the accident unclear. The witness maintained the final charge sheet was filed against the accused under IPC Sections 279 and 304(A). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.