#road accident

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that allegations of 'high speed' or 'negligence' without concrete evidence of breach of duty cannot sustain a conviction under IPC Sections 279, 337, 338, or 304A. The judgment reinforces the high evidentiary threshold required for overturning acquittals, particularly when relying on eyewitness testimony in road accident cases.

Rajasthan High Court clarifies that Rule 10.2A mandates a bank guarantee for vehicle release after fatal accidents but limits the amount to the vehicle's market value. The ruling balances victim compensation security with proportionality, ensuring owners are not overburdened before liability is determined.