Karan Beta

Main subject areas

Documented reasoning patterns

• Most common procedural postures: Appeal from conviction and sentence (9), Appeal from original conviction and sentence (8), Appeal from the original trial outcome (7)
• [Civil Suit] outcomes — Dismissed with costs: 3/16, Application dismissed: 2/16, The preliminary objection is dismissed.: 1/16, Application dismissed without prejudice: 1/16
• [Civil] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 5/27, Application dismissed: 3/27, Dismissed with costs: 2/27, Temporary injunction granted: 2/27
• [Criminal Appeal] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 8/26, Appeal allowed: 3/26, Application dismissed: 1/26, Appeal successful on count 1 (forgery), unsuccessful on counts 2 and 3 (obtaining money by false pretenses). Convictions and sentences on counts 2 and 3 are confirmed.: 1/26
• [Criminal Case] outcomes — The accused is discharged and set at liberty.: 1/1
• [Civil Appeal] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 15/36, Dismissed: 5/36, Appeal allowed: 5/36, The application is granted.: 1/36

Writing characteristics

• Median judgment length ~9287 words
• Includes panel decisions

Remedy patterns

• Rectification of the certificate of confirmation of grant (2)
• Costs to the defendant/applicant. (1)
• Dismissal of the suit with costs for want of prosecution. (1)
• None (1)
• General damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities (1)

Citation patterns

• Avg cited authorities/decision: 0.5
• Frequently applied statutes: Civil Procedure Rules (13), Civil Procedure Act (10), Penal Code (10), Sexual Offences Act (9), Criminal Procedure Code (6)