PUTTASWAMY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

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 acknowledged its previous rulings allowing for the reduction of sentences while maintaining convictions in cases where unusual circumstances warranted such action. Ultimately, the Court held that while the conviction under Section 304-A IPC was upheld, the sentence could be modified to reflect the time already served, thereby providing a pragmatic solution to the litigation.