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Enquiry about the hit and run act


03-Jan-2024 (In Motor Accident Law)
If an individual flew from the accident site because the crowd may have beaten him/her to death, and the individual reported the accident through the telephone call to the authorities on his/her way to surrender to the authorities, is that individual still will be convicted under the hit and run act ?
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Answer #1
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If any person to do an act of hit and run to someone then the case has registered against him. After that the proceeding also start as per law. In that case you have take court bail for the same offence. As per the IPC 279 rash and negligence driving of the car to hit someone is a punishable offence. If you need any help you can connect with us.
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Answer #2
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There are two cases made out in and accidental cases. 1. Criminal case i.e negligent act which caused bodily harm to others which is punishable with imprisonment depending upon the density of hurt or death. 2. The loss suffered by the victims measured in monetary terms shall be compensated either by the person who did so or through insurance. Now, as for the criminal case, it seems the behavior of the person is very responsible and not evasive and was not negligent therefore, in cases where arresting may be done i.e. in case death or fracture its better to take anticipatory bail to avoid getting arrested with assurance that you will facilitate investigation and not tamper with the evidence. Most important thing is this point to let the matter go and take long dates so that the claim case gets decided mention in point no 2 about compensation, and after that this criminal case may be settled between the parties in exchange of some money or just withdraw. Generally very rarely people go to jail in accidental cases. Of course, having a driver's license and insurance etc are implied to be valid.
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Answer #3
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Firstly, the incident of accident and the place of accident will be investigated by the police authorities. Afterward, the police will look for the people who were involved in that accident. If you call the police on your own, then you will also be asked by the police authorities about the knowledge you have with respect to the accident.
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