RATAN SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of road safety and the responsibilities of drivers under Section 304-A IPC, which pertains to causing death by negligence. The Court emphasized that rashness and negligence are relative concepts, particularly in the context of increasing road accidents in India. The petitioner's plea of not being at fault was rejected, affirming that the accused's reckless driving constituted a clear violation of traffic laws, leading to the tragic death of a scooterist. The Court underscored the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and road safety measures by the State.