Cabbie walks free in rash driving case

Chandigarh, July 19

A local court has acquitted a cab driver, who was charged with injuring a person while driving in rash and negligent manner, after the prosecution failed to prove charges against him.

The police had registered a case against Vivek Sharma for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 279, 337 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following a complaint of Rajesh Garg, a resident of Sector 23. The complainant had stated that on January 15, 2018, a white Uber cab sped away after hitting his father, who received injuries in the accident. He alleged that the cab driver was driving rashly and negligently.

After completion of investigation, a challan was prepared and presented before the court. Finding a prima facie case, charges under Section 279 and 338 of the IPC were framed against the accused to which he pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.

Swaraj Arora and Shanika, counsel for the accused, argued that Vivek was falsely implicated in the case. There were many contradictions in the statements of the witnesses.

After hearing of the arguments, the court acquitted the accused.