Court acquits manager of gross negligence in energy billing due to lack of personal fault.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court found the defendant, a company president, not guilty of gross negligence regarding energy billing errors. Although the company suffered significant financial losses due to incorrect VAT invoices, the court determined the Chief Accountant had independent authority to sign these documents without the president's direct involvement. Consequently, the court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the defendant personally failed in his supervisory duties, applying the principle of resolving doubts in favor of the accused.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 296 § 1, 3, 4 k.k.; Art. 5 § 2 k.p.k.: A corporate officer is not criminally liable for gross negligence if the specific act was performed by an employee with independent authority, and the officer cannot be held responsible for acts outside their direct control.