Quick Summary: A man named Mariyadass was initially found guilty of causing a death by electric shock in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. However, this decision was reversed on appeal because there wasn't enough proof to show he was responsible.
On September 28, 2019, a tragic event happened in Krishnagiri. A woman was electrocuted when she touched a wall near her house. Her husband, identified as PW14, also got a shock when he tried to help her. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Fast Track Mahila Court in Krishnagiri found Mariyadass guilty under a section of the law that deals with causing death by negligence. It was claimed that he, being an electrician, had connected a live wire to the metal fence, knowing it could be dangerous. He was sentenced to ten years in prison and fined Rs. 5000.
Justice Sunder Mohan of the Madras High Court reviewed the appeal. The main issues were:
Problems with Evidence: The main witness, PW14, said Mariyadass connected the wire. However, another witness, PW24, disagreed, saying the wire was connected to her house.
Timing: The act of connecting the wire supposedly happened a year before the accident, making it unclear if it was related to the incident.
Legal Rules: The court mentioned that for someone to be found guilty under the section of the law used, their action must directly cause the death without any other mistakes in between.
PW14 (Victim's Husband): Said he warned Mariyadass about the danger.
PW24 (Neighbor): Said she didn't know about the wire being connected to the fence and wasn't initially questioned during the investigation.
The court decided that the evidence against Mariyadass wasn't strong or trustworthy enough. His conviction was overturned, and he was found not guilty. The fine he paid was ordered to be returned.
