The Sub Inspector of Police, Sivagiri Police Station vs Sakthivel S/o. Muthusamy Advocate - T.KARTHIKEYAN — 54/2023
Case under Indian Penal Code Section 279,304(A),. Disposed: Contested--Acquitted on 18th March 2026.
CC - Calendar Case
CNR: TNED130033492023
e-Filing Number
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Filing Number
3317/2023
Filing Date
08-08-2023
Registration No
54/2023
Registration Date
08-08-2023
Court
District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Kodumudi
Judge
1-District Munsif -cum- Judicial Magistrate
Decision Date
18th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Acquitted
FIR Details
FIR Number
82
Police Station
Sivagiri Police Station
Year
2023
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
The Sub Inspector of Police, Sivagiri Police Station
Adv. APP
Respondent(s)
Sakthivel S/o. Muthusamy Advocate - T.KARTHIKEYAN
Hearing History
Judge: 1-District Munsif -cum- Judicial Magistrate
Disposed
Judgement
Judgement
Judgement
Arguments
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18-03-2026 | Disposed | |
| 10-03-2026 | Judgement | |
| 06-03-2026 | Judgement | |
| 02-03-2026 | Judgement | |
| 16-02-2026 | Arguments |
Final Orders / Judgements
Case Summary The District Court of Kodumudi acquitted truck driver Sakthivel of charges under IPC Sections 279 (rash driving) and 304-A (causing death by negligence) in a May 22, 2023 road accident. The court found that prosecution witnesses' testimony was hearsay and circumstantial, and the eyewitnesses (Witnesses 2 and 3) failed to convincingly prove the accused was driving recklessly or caused the victim's death. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and benefit of doubt goes to the accused. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Interim Orders
Case Summary The District Court of Kodumudi acquitted truck driver Sakthivel of charges under IPC Sections 279 (rash driving) and 304-A (causing death by negligence) in a May 22, 2023 road accident. The court found that prosecution witnesses' testimony was hearsay and circumstantial, and the eyewitnesses (Witnesses 2 and 3) failed to convincingly prove the accused was driving recklessly or caused the victim's death. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and benefit of doubt goes to the accused. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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