State (Nct Of Delhi) vs Anant Ram

ik-50452052 Delhi High Court 20 November 2025 • 8 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Gagan Sharma Counsel Respondent Pradeep Gahalot Counsel Appellant Shan Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State (NCT) of Delhi Appellant Anant Ram Respondent

Case Significance

State (Nct Of Delhi) vs Anant Ram is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 20, 2025 (citation: ik-50452052). The State appealed under Section 378(3) CrPC seeking to set aside the acquittal of the respondent under Sections 279/304A IPC and Section 3/181 MV Act for allegedly driving a TATA 407 tempo rashly and negligently, causing the death of one Mohd. Javed at Keshav Puram in 2009. The Trial Court had acquitted the respondent, finding the prosecution evidence insufficient. The High Court upheld the acquittal, noting the double presumption of innocence in the appellant's favour and finding the State' The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Gagan Sharma (counsel for respondent), Pradeep Gahalot (counsel for appellant), Shan (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The State appealed under Section 378(3) CrPC seeking to set aside the acquittal of the respondent under Sections 279/304A IPC and Section 3/181 MV Act for allegedly driving a TATA 407 tempo rashly and negligently, causing the death of one Mohd. Javed at Keshav Puram in 2009. The Trial Court had acquitted the respondent, finding the prosecution evidence insufficient. The High Court upheld the acquittal, noting the double presumption of innocence in the appellant's favour and finding the State's arguments unconvincing to warrant reversal.

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-50452052)