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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
GITA GOPI
Dipakbhai Jayatilal Rathod – Appellant
Versus
State of Gujarat – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. accused's conviction under ipc. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. defense argues no negligence by the accused. (Para 4) |
| 3. prosecution claims negligence led to death. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. trial court's findings on negligence and intent. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. witness testimonies regarding doctor's actions. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 6. medical records and evidence reviewed. (Para 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 7. legal interpretations of good faith and negligence. (Para 31 , 32 , 40 , 56) |
| 8. final ruling: acquittal of the appellant. (Para 57) |
JUDGMENT :
GITA GOPI, J.
1. Sole accused of Sessions Case no.146 of 2002, decided by the Joint District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court, Bharuch on 31.5.2004 is the appellant, found guilty for the offence under Section 312 of the INDIAN PENAL CODE , 1860 (IPC) who was granted benefit of probation under Section 360 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) and Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.
2. The trial against the accused was under Sections 312 , 314 and 304A of the IPC. The Trial Court acquitted the accused for the charge under Sections 314 and 304A of the IPC finding him guilty under Section 312 of the IPC. Section 312
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