Supreme Court of India · 2007-01-11
RATHNASHALVAN vs STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/11920
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RATHNASHALVAN
- Respondent
- STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Author
- ARIJIT PASAYAT
- Bench
- ARIJIT PASAYAT & S.H. KAPADIA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 304-A, 279, and 337 of the IPC, affirming the findings of the lower courts that the appellant drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, resulting in the death of multiple individuals and injuries to others. The Court clarified that Section 304-A IPC pertains to acts that are rash and negligent, leading to death without intent. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the sentences imposed by the trial court and the Additional Sessions Judge.