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Supreme Court of India · 2008-10-16

RENU KUNTA MALLAIAH vs STATE OF A.P.

Citation / case number
SC 2001/3163
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
RENU KUNTA MALLAIAH
Respondent
STATE OF A.P.
Author
ARIJIT PASAYAT
Bench
ARIJIT PASAYAT,MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA, , ,

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 304-A IPC for causing death by negligence, affirming the trial court's findings despite the appellant's claims of insufficient evidence regarding his driving. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the elements of rash and negligent driving leading to the victim's death, and the appellate court's reduction of the sentence was deemed appropriate. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions and the imposition of a fine.

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