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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President Murmu pays homage to bravehearts who lost lives in Mumbai terror attack
New Delhi (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and said India remained firmly committed to defeating terrorism in all its forms.
Ten Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan arrived by sea on November 26, 2008, and killed 166 people, including 18 security personnel, during a 60-hour siege in Mumbai.
"On the anniversary of the cowardly terror attacks in Mumbai on 26th November, 2008, I join the entire nation in paying homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives and expressing solidarity with their families," Murmu said in a post on X.
"A grateful nation salutes its valiant security personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our people. It is also the day to reiterate that India remains firmly committed to defeating terrorism in all its forms," the president added.
