Karnataka HC sends youngster to six-month imprisonment for negligent, rash driving
The Karnataka High Court has affirmed the six-month imprisonment sentence for a youth under Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for causing the death of a pedestrian through rash and negligent driving.
Justice Venkatesh Naik T dismissed the revision petition filed by Hanumantharayappa, who was 21 years old at the time of the offense.
The court, referring to Supreme Court judgments, emphasized that a minimum imprisonment of six months is required for offenses under Section 304-A of the IPC. It noted a concerning rise in accidents, especially by individuals driving without valid licenses or insurance, exhibiting rash and negligent behavior.
The accused, Hanumantharayappa, sought to set aside the conviction and sentence, arguing that the deceased was intoxicated at the time of the accident, contributing to the mishap. The prosecution alleged that Hanumantharayappa, riding a motorcycle, negligently collided with the pedestrian, resulting in his death.
The trial court had earlier convicted Hanumantharayappa for offenses under Sections 279 and 304-A of the IPC, sentencing him to six months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5,000. The accused contended that he had no criminal history, intended no harm, and was the sole breadwinner for his family, requesting a lenient view.
The High Court, upon reviewing witness testimony, concluded that the accident resulted from Hanumantharayappa's rash and negligent driving. The court noted that the abrupt movement of the vehicle could have prevented the accident. Considering the accused's age at the time, lack of criminal history, and the concurrent findings of the trial and appellate courts, the High Court found no merit in the petition.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed the petition and upheld the six-month sentence imposed by the trial court for the offenses under Section 304-A of the IPC.
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Mangaluru man creates India’s first beeswax chessboard, enters record book
Mangaluru: A unique chessboard made entirely from beeswax has earned Prajwal M, a beekeeper from Kinnigoli near Mangaluru, a place in the India Book of Records.
According to a report published by The Times of India on Wednesday, the handmade beeswax chessboard was showcased at a state-level agricultural exhibition held at the University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru, last month. The exhibit attracted widespread attention for its creativity and eco-friendly design.
"The beeswax chessboard measuring 20cm by 26cm works like any other chessboard. The only condition is that it should not be exposed to heat," as a full-time beekeeper and founder of Coastal Honey Bee Farm, I have been experimenting with various value-added products from beeswax and honey," TOI quoted Prajwal as saying.
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Prajwal, who runs the Coastal Honey Bee Farm reportedly said, he has been experimenting with value-added products made from honey and beeswax. An MBA graduate, Prajwal took up beekeeping during Covid-19 pandemic.
He said the idea for the chessboard came after he won a state-level award in October, following which he was invited to display an innovative product at the GKVK exhibition.
Initially, I thought of creating a statue, but I realised it would not be possible to complete it within four days. That is when the idea of making a chessboard struck me. Later, I was told that this is the first chessboard of its kind in India, he said.
As per the report, a native of Talipadi village in Dakshina Kannada district, Prajwal is the son of Sunita and Madhava Shettigar. Apart from the chessboard, he has developed over 25 value-added products, including skincare items, kajal, dry fruit honey and other honey-based products. He is also involved in training programmes for aspiring beekeepers and conducts awareness sessions for schoolchildren.
In recognition of his efforts, Prajwal was conferred the state-level Young Beekeeper Award earlier this year. He hopes to commercially introduce the chessboard soon.
