Terms Like 'Over Speed' and 'High Speed' Are Relative; High Speed Alone Doesn't Imply Rash or Negligent Driving by the Accused: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has upheld the conviction of an individual under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), for causing the death of a motorbike rider in an accident. The accused was driving his car on the wrong side of the road after consuming alcohol beyond the permissible limit. The Court found that the accused acted with the knowledge that his actions were likely to result…