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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
In High Court: Speeding not always negligence
criminal negligence Karnataka High Court fatal motor accident Thehas determined that driving at high speed alone does not constitute rashness or negligence under law, leading to the acquittal of a person previously convicted under IPC Sections 279 and 304A for aJustice Rajesh Rai K, presiding over a single-judge bench, observed that 'rashness and negligence are multi-faceted concepts which cannot be comprehended and interpreted in isolation. It significantly depends on the facts and circumstances of each case.'The Court referred to the Supreme Court's ruling in State of Karnataka vs Satish (1998), where it was held that high speed alone is not sufficient to prove rash or negligent driving unless supported by other incriminating circumstances. The judgment reinforces the idea that liability for accidents must be assessed on a case-by-case basis, considering surrounding petitioner, represented by Advocate Pavan Kumar MS, had challenged the concurrent findings of the Trial Court and the First Appellate Court, which had convicted him for allegedly causing a fatal accident. Government Pleader Channappa Erappa appeared for the per the prosecution, the accused was driving the car that allegedly struck a motorbike, leading to the death of its rider. The complaint was filed by the pillion rider, who claimed that he had stopped to relieve himself when the incident occurred. Based on his statement, a case was registered, and the accused was convicted by the lower the High Court found inconsistencies in the evidence presented. The testimony of the prosecution's sole eyewitness (PW-1) was found to be questionable. 'The evidence of this witness generates doubt in the mind of the Court that he is a chance witness, who appeared out of thin air and later disappeared after adducing evidence,' the Court was also absent during the spot inspection and identified the vehicle only at the police station. He admitted the accused called him and took the injuried to the hosptial.
Otago Daily Times
16-05-2025
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- Otago Daily Times
Campaign ‘journalism at its best'
Otago Daily Times editor-in-chief Paul McIntyre (left) accepts the award for best editorial campaign or project from host Jeremy Corbett at last night's Voyager Media Awards in Auckland. The ODT had a successful night, also winning metropolitan newspaper of the year as well as individual wins for illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery (best photography — news) and reporter Matthew Littlewood (local journalist of the year). PHOTO: SUPPLIED Thehas won four awards at the Voyager Media Awards, including metropolitan newspaper of the year. The ODT also won best editorial campaign or project, illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery won best photography — news and Matthew Littlewood was named local journalist of the year at the awards ceremony in Auckland last night. Editor Paul McIntyre said he was "immensely proud" of the results and that it was testament to the exceptional work from the newsroom over the past year. "Above all, I'm immensely proud. You can't win these awards without the hard work from our team of dedicated journalists across the region — it's a real team effort. "Our focus is on providing readers with the stories that matter across a range of topics. We are part of the community and we want to celebrate as well as challenge what is happening in the community." The judges said: "The Otago Daily Times has traditionally been very strong with regional news, and this continues in a time of constrained newsrooms. It matches this with excellent coverage of major news events, including the October floods, the Dunedin hospital decision, and very sensitive reporting of the bus stop stabbing. A clear winner." Mr McIntyre was particularly pleased with the best editorial campaign win for the "Our Health is Priceless" campaign entry, which the judges described as "campaigning journalism at its best". "The day of the march against cuts to the new Dunedin hospital when 35,000 took to the streets was a reminder that the media has the power to move people and make a difference. Our coverage in the year prior to the march and online throughout the day ensured our readers were aware of the proposed cuts to the new hospital," Mr McIntyre added. The judges said: "In a tightly-contested category, 'Our Health is Priceless' had the edge for its laser focus on holding the government to account over the future of Dunedin Hospital. Bold front page treatments and scoop after scoop kept locals informed, and the community was mobilised to march in the streets." On the wins for illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery and reporter Matthew Littlewood, Mr McIntyre said their portfolios of work proved they were worthy winners in their categories. Judges praised Mr Jaquiery's work and said they felt he "best demonstrated the overall skill of a news photographer". For Mr Littlewood's entry, which included stories on the new Dunedin hospital, the judges said, "this is excellent local reporting with national impact". — APL
