Supreme Court of India

State of Punjab v. Balwinder Singh and Ors.

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Reported as [2012] 1 S.C.R. 45
Bench P. Sathasivam and J. Chelameswar JJ.
Decided 6 January 2012

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Accordingly, we set aside the impugned order of the High Court and impose a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for six months with a fine of Rs. 5,000/ - each.

Judgment, page 9

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Penal Code, 1860: ss. 304- , 337 and 279 - Five deaths caused due to rash c and negligent driving and by colliding of two vehicles - Sentence - Held: While considering the quantum of sentence to be imposed for the offence of causing death or injury by rash and negligent driving of automobiles, one of the prime considerations should be deterrence - For lessening the high o rate of motor accidents due to careless and callous driving of vehicles, the courts are expected to consider all relevant • facts and circumstances bearing on the question of sentence and proceed to impose a sentence

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