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.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
