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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Stalin claims DMK secured 1.54 crore votes
Chennai (PTI): DMK president M K Stalin on Tuesday, in a veiled reference to the TVK, claimed that the party that won additional constituencies has gained only 17.43 lakh more votes than the DMK.
He was referring to the April 23 Assembly polls where the DMK and its allies secured 74 seats, with the Dravidian party netting 59 constituencies.
In a statement, Stalin said, "the percentage difference in votes between us and them is just 3.52 per cent," in an apparent reference to the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kahzagam emerged victorious in the polls, the results of which were announced on Monday.
Claiming that the DMK alliance has secured 1.54 crore votes, Stalin said, "I consider each and every one of your votes as an invaluable token of trust".
Stating that DMK has been in power several times, he said "there is no victory we have not seen and there is no defeat we have not faced".
"Whether in victory or defeat, those who regard them equally and continue their journey toward their ideals are the comrades of the party", he said adding "you are the lifeblood and roots of the movement".
"The harvest of 1.54 crore votes is the fruit of your commitment", he said.
"What return can I offer for your hard work? With the feeling of being the chief worker, we will continue our journey," the DMK chief added.
Stalin said "if we are the ruling party, we will formulate schemes for the people. If we are the opposition party, we will fight for the people's demands. In that regard, now as a strong opposition party, we will continue to work for the people".
Asserting that the DMK will continue the journey of taking forward the policies of the century-old great Dravidian movement, protecting race, language, and nation, the DMK leader said "in our journey, I will not leave anyone behind. We will win again".
