Truck Driver Convicted for Running Over 2-Year-Old, Court Invokes ‘Res Ipsa Loquitur’ Doctrine: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment on road accident liability under Section 279 IPC and Section 304A IPC, the Delhi High Court convicted a truck driver for causing the death of a two-year-old child. The Court applied the legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, meaning the facts themselves clearly indicate negligence. Incident Leading to the Case The case originated from a tragic accident that took place on December 5, 2012, where a…
