STATE Vs. SHIVANAND BISHIROTTI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) By this appeal, the State is challenging the acquittal of the respondent, from an offence punishable under Sections 279, 304-A of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C., for short).

(2.) The facts necessary for the disposal of the appeal may be stated thus:

(3.) It appears that substance of accusation was explained to the respondent, to which he pleaded not guilty. During the pendency of the case, an application was moved by the Police Inspector, C.I.D., Crime Branch, Dona Paula, Panaji, praying for grant of permission under Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to conduct further investigation, which was allowed by order dated 21.04.2006. It appears that a supplementary charge sheet under Sections 279, 304-A of I.P.C. and Section 134(a) and (b) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, was filed in the matter. Thereafter, additional substance of accusation was explained for commission of offence under Section 134(b) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.