High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRR/1419/2009disposed of

Ramesh v. State Of Haryana

2019-09-17Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal2 pages

CRR-1419-2009 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRR-1419-2009 (O&M).

Decided on : September 17, 2019.

Ramesh ... Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana ... Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL * * * PRESENT Mr.Rajesh Lamba, Advocate, for for the petitioner.

Mr.Vikas Chopra, DAG, Haryana.

* * * ANIL KSHETARPAL, J. (ORAL) The only argument raised by the learned counsel for the petitioner is that the sentence awarded be ordered to be reduced as the accident took place on 19.5.2000 and the petitioner has already suffered protracted trial and criminal prosecution for 19 years. The petitioner has been convicted and sentenced to a period of two years for the offence under Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code, with fine of Rs.2500/-.

Petitioner at that time was driving a school Van and due RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2019.09.21 13:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRR-1419-2009 (O&M) to the accident Gurdeep Singh, a child of 5 years, had died. Custody certificate has been produced according to which the petitioner has already undergone imprisonment for 22 days. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the present case and also while noting that the petitioner is a first time offender, the sentenced awarded to the petitioner, is reduced to six months. The petition is disposed of.

(ANIL KSHETARPAL) JUDGE September 17, 2019.

raj arora Whether speaking/reasoned?

Yes/No Whether reportable?

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