Court convicts EMPEE’s Shaji Purushothaman in 2013 fatal drunk driving case
A Chennai court has convicted Shaji Purushothaman, a member of the EMPEE Group, for a 2013 fatal drunk driving incident that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy. The court issued a non-bailable warrant after the accused failed to appear for the verdict.
Why it matters
The case underscores the long-term legal accountability for high-profile individuals involved in fatal traffic accidents.
More than 13 years after a drunk driving crash in Chennai claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy and left five others injured, a city court has convicted Shaji Purushothaman, scion of the EMPEE Group, in the culpable homicide case. The court also issued a non-bailable warrant after he failed to appear for the pronouncement of judgment, citing ill health.
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