Accident case impact on government job

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 22 May 2022 This query is : Resolved
A a person was hit by my car from backside, he sustained multiple fractures. His family members gave complaint to police.
Now, Police filed IPC 338 on me and they gave me station bail.
I tried to help the injured but his family is demanding hefty money from me which i cannot give.
Police suggested me to contact some good criminal lawyer to defend in the court as there is clear evidence of my negligence on my side.
Police also said that in a month or two, i would get notice from court also.
police also said that i would be behind the bars for 1 year as per criminal law.

I am bank employee and my colleagues are also there in the car with me.
If any one of my colleague informs to the higher officials, will i get suspended because of on going criminal case on me?
Should i inform officials about the accident case before my colleagues does? will i get suspended and eventually gets terminated from the service?

Please help me what should i do, need some valid suggestions as it is linked to my livelihood.

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A bank employee is concerned about their government job after causing a car accident resulting in serious injuries. They've been charged under IPC 338 and fear suspension or termination if colleagues report the ongoing criminal case to higher officials. They are seeking advice on whether to proactively inform their employer and how to navigate the legal proceedings, especially given the victim's family's hefty financial demands.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 22 May 2022
The query is repeated here which has been replied appropriately in original thread.

kavksatyanarayana (Expert) 22 May 2022
Yes. With some difference, the query is repeated and wastes time.

krishna mohan (Expert) 23 May 2022
You can consult a lawyer and proceed as per his advise to inform your employer. I am of the view accident case whether you are negligent or not to be decided by the competent court and since you are willing to compensate for treatment, your lawyer can advise you the best option to proceed legally.

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