STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs CHITTERMAL

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Rajasthan High Court's judgment that altered the conviction of the accused from Section 302 IPC to Section 304A IPC. The Court held that the evidence did not establish the requisite intent for murder under Section 302 IPC, but rather indicated negligence leading to death under Section 304A IPC. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the conviction under Section 304A IPC and the sentence of two years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5000.