Supreme Court of India

Rathnashalvan v. State of Karnataka

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Reported as [2007] 1 S.C.R. 774
Bench Dr.Arijit Pasayat and S.H. Kapadia JJ.
Decided 11 January 2007

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Penal Code, 1860: Sections 304- and 337-Conviction under-Rash and negligent driving causing death of three and grievous injuries to others- Held: Facts and evidence of eyewitnesses proved guilt of accused-Thus, conviction by courts bdow uphdd Section 304- -Applicability-Essential ingredients-Explained Culpable negligence and culpable rashness-Distinction between- ·~· Explained l i- Accidents: Road traffic injuries and fatalities-Economic impact­ Road safety measures and strategies to combat-Discussed On the fateful day, accused-driver of a lorry, drove the lorry in a rash and negligent

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