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Smell of alcohol alone not enough to prove drunk driving, says Uttarakhand HC

Subjective alcohol smell is insufficient for drunk driving charges, the court stated. Scientific evidence like breathalyser tests is necessary for intoxication claims. The court set aside culpable homicide charges while upholding others. An accident in Chamoli led to the initial charges against Amar Singh. The tyre burst was identified as the accident's immediate cause.

16 Jul 2026 12:38 pm