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
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
Petitioner(s)
SI of Police Devakottai Town Police Station
Respondent(s)
Kannan
Hearing History
Judge: 3-Judicial Magistrate
Disposed
Arguments
Arguments
Evidence
Evidence
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 18-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 12-03-2026 | Arguments |
| 05-03-2026 | Arguments |
| 03-03-2026 | Evidence |
| 26-02-2026 | Evidence |
Final Orders / Judgements
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
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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