State of H.P. vs Rajneesh Kumar - 2026 Supreme(HP) 73

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2026 Supreme(HP) 73

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
RAKESH KAINTHLA
State of H.P. – Appellant
Versus
Rajneesh Kumar – Respondent

Advocates:
Advocate Appeared:
For the Appellant/State :Mr Lokender Kutlehria, Additional Advocate General.
For the Respondent:Mr Shashwat Dadwal, Advocate

Table of Content
1. trial acquitted due to contradictions on speed, identity. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6)
2. arguments on appellate interference with acquittal. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10)
3. interfere with acquittal only if perverse or unreasonable. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14)
4. informant failed to confirm truck-auto collision. (Para 15 , 16)
5. no mechanical or photo evidence of rear collision. (Para 17 , 18)
6. passenger testimony uncorroborated by physical evidence. (Para 19 , 20)
7. punctured tyres doubt truck's involvement in accident. (Para 21)
8. high speed vague without approximate numerical value. (Para 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26)
9. witnesses cannot opine on negligence; court decides. (Para 27 , 28 , 29)
10. uphold reasonable trial acquittal; dismiss appeal. (Para 30 , 31 , 32 , 33)

JUDGMENT :
Rakesh Kainthla, J.

The present appeal is directed against the judgment dated 31.10.2012, passed by learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, (1), Kangra, District Kangra (learned Trial Court) vide which the respondent (accused before the learned Trial Court) was acquitted of the commission of offences punishable under Section 279, 337 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). (Parties shall hereinafter be