Supreme Court of India · 2007-11-12
Naresh Giri vs State Of M.P
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2007 SC (SUPP) 1190
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Naresh Giri
- Respondent
- State Of M.P
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, P. Sathasivam
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the charges under Section 302 IPC were correctly framed by the High Court, as the appellant's actions demonstrated a level of negligence and recklessness that could amount to culpable homicide. The Court clarified that Section 304-A IPC applies only when there is no intention to cause death, and that the appellant's conduct, particularly ignoring warnings from passengers, indicated a disregard for safety. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to uphold the charges against the appellant.