SI of Police Devakottai Town Police Station vs Kannan — 300322/2018

Case under Indian Penal Code Section 279,338. Disposed: Contested--Acquitted on 18th March 2026.

STC - Small Cause Calendar case / Summary Trial Case

CNR: TNSV070003222018

Case disposed

Filing Number

300322/2018

Filing Date

07-03-2018

Registration No

300322/2018

Registration Date

07-03-2018

Court

Judicial Magistrate Court, Devakkottai

Judge

3-Judicial Magistrate

Decision Date

18th March 2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--Acquitted

FIR Details

FIR Number

189

Police Station

Devakottai Town Police Station

Year

2017

Acts & Sections

Indian Penal Code Section 279,338
Mp/1/2024 Classification : 317 Cr.pc Section KannanSI of Police Devakottai Town Police Station

Petitioner(s)

SI of Police Devakottai Town Police Station

Respondent(s)

Kannan

Hearing History

Judge: 3-Judicial Magistrate

18-03-2026

Disposed

12-03-2026

Arguments

05-03-2026

Arguments

03-03-2026

Evidence

26-02-2026

Evidence

Final Orders / Judgements

18-03-2026
Copy of Judgment

Case Summary: SI of Police Devakottai Town Police Station v. Kannan (300322/2018) The court acquitted the defendant (Kannan) of charges under IPC Sections 279 (rash driving) and 338(2) (causing hurt by act endangering life) related to a traffic accident on March 19, 2017. The court found that while the prosecution proved a collision occurred between two vehicles resulting in injuries to two persons, it failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant's reckless or negligent driving caused the accident, citing inconsistencies in witness testimonies and insufficient evidence regarding vehicle damage patterns. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Interim Orders

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Case Summary: SI of Police Devakottai Town Police Station v. Kannan (300322/2018) The court acquitted the defendant (Kannan) of charges under IPC Sections 279 (rash driving) and 338(2) (causing hurt by act endangering life) related to a traffic accident on March 19, 2017. The court found that while the prosecution proved a collision occurred between two vehicles resulting in injuries to two persons, it failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant's reckless or negligent driving caused the accident, citing inconsistencies in witness testimonies and insufficient evidence regarding vehicle damage patterns. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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