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The case of the prosecution is that on 19.12.2000, the petitioner was booked for rash and negligent driving of 2"
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 years and to pay a fine of Rs.5000/- and in default thereof, to further undergo RI for six months under Section 304-A of IPC. The petitioner was further sentenced to undergo RI for six months under Section 279 of IPC. Feeling aggrieved by the said conviction and sentence, the petitioner preferred an appeal before the Sessions Court, Jalandhar, wherein learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Jalandhar vide judgment dated 14.10.2010 upheld the conviction while modifying the sentence as RI for one year under Section 304-A and 279 of IPC on both heads. However, the sentence of fine was maintained. .

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