P. Chandu Vs. Emperor

P. Chandu vs Emperor

Type Court Judgment Court Chennai Decided Jul 25, 1912

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/819582
Court: Chennai
Judge: Napier, J.
Decided On: Jul 25, 1912
Subject: Other Taxes

Case Summary

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Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860), Section 338 - Causing grievous hurt by an act which endangers life--Criminal negligence--Discharging a gun in place where persons were expected to pass. -

Key legal issue: Other Taxes

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

P. Chandu

Respondent

Emperor

Legal References

Reported In: 16Ind.Cas.511

Excerpt

penal code (act xlv of 1860), section 338 - causing grievous hurt by an act which endangers life--criminal negligence--discharging a gun in place where persons were expected to pass. - ordernapier, j.1. there is clear evidence of culpable negligence within the definition in the leading case of in re nidamarti nagabhushanam 7 m.h.c.r. 119. the petition is, therefore, dismissed. i think, however, the fine is excessive. i reduce it to fifty-five rupees. if paid, the excess will be refunded.

Full Judgment

ORDER

Napier, J.

1. There is clear evidence of culpable negligence within the definition in the leading case of In re Nidamarti Nagabhushanam 7 M.H.C.R. 119. The petition is, therefore, dismissed. I think, however, the fine is excessive. I reduce it to fifty-five rupees. If paid, the excess will be refunded.

Same Parties P. Chandu vs Emperor Same Subject Other Taxes Same Judge Napier, J.

Other Taxes