P&H: Upholds Conviction of 1 year of RI in Fatal Road Accident by Haryana Roadways Driver, Refuses to Reduce Sentence to already undergone

(i) Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.279 and 304-A, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.401 — Rash and negligent driving — Evidence of eyewitness read as whole established that bus came from behind at very high speed, hit cyclist and ran over deceased, causing his death at...

(ii) Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.279 and 304-A, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.401 — Rash and negligent driving — Identity of accused driver — Though no test identification parade was held, petitioner was produced before police by his co-employee and evidence on record showed that...

(iii) Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.279 and 304-A, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.401 — Rash and negligent driving — Quantum of sentence — Deterrence is prime consideration in sentencing for death caused by rash or negligent driving of automobiles — Sentence of 1 year R.I....