RATTAN SINGH versus STATE OF PUNJAB
No compassion can be shown or interference made with the sentence in cases of fatal road accidents resulting from rash and negligent driving, considering the harsh circumstances; sentencing must be guided by correctional policy, but the present facts warrant the sentence imposed.
- Parties
- Petitioner: Rattan Singh; Respondent: State of Punjab
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 03 October 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Final Disposition
- Outcome
- Petition dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Negligent Driving, Correctional Policy
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Parties
Rattan Singh
Petitioner
State of Punjab
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Final Disposition
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the two-year rigorous imprisonment sentence under s. 304A IPC for rash and negligent driving causing death is excessive
Ratio Decidendi
No compassion can be shown or interference made with the sentence in cases of fatal road accidents resulting from rash and negligent driving, considering the harsh circumstances; sentencing must be guided by correctional policy, but the present facts warrant the sentence imposed.
Court Disposition
Petition dismissed
Orders
- No interference with the conviction or sentence
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