Supreme Court of India · 2017-02-09
Association Of Victims Of Uphaar ... vs Sushil Ansal And Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2017 SC (CRIMINAL) 418
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Association Of Victims Of Uphaar ...
- Respondent
- Sushil Ansal And Anr
- Bench
- Ranjan Gogoi, Kurian Joseph, Adarsh Kumar Goel
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reviewed the sentences imposed on Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal under Section 304A IPC, emphasizing that substitution of a sentence by fine is not permissible. The Court reiterated that the accused deserved the maximum sentence for their negligence leading to the Uphaar tragedy. The review petition was allowed, and the Court modified the sentences to ensure justice for the victims, highlighting the importance of accountability in such cases.