Puttaswamy vs State Of Karnataka & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether an offence under Section 304-A IPC could be compounded, given that it is not covered by Section 320 IPC. The Court recognized its authority under Article 142 of the Constitution to innovate and provide pragmatic solutions in justice, allowing for the reduction of sentences while maintaining convictions in certain cases. The Court upheld the conviction under Section 304-A IPC but modified the sentence, referencing previous judgments where similar approaches were taken, thereby balancing legal rigidity with substantial justice.