ASSOCIATION OF VICTIMS OF UPHAAR TRAGEDY vs SUSHIL ANSAL AND ANR.

The Supreme Court reviewed the sentences awarded to Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal under Section 304A IPC, emphasizing that substitution of 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 considered in light of the gravity of the offenses and the need for deterrence, ultimately upholding the trial court's conviction and sentence.