" The utter disregard shown by the Magistrate to the nature of the offences, particularly the one under Section 304 A I.P.C., and the sentences provided for them under the Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act, by imposing what may be termed as 'flea bite ' sentences on the respondent, should have spurred the High Court to not only pass appro priate strictures against the Magistrate but also to set right matters by enhancing the sentence at least for the conviction under Section 304 A I.P.C. to a conscionable level in exercise of its powers under Section 377 I.P.C. 1107 The High Court has failed to comprehend that the re spondent has been let off with a total fine of Rs.345 for his convictions under all the five charges relating to the death of one person and the sustainment of injuries by another due to his rash and negligent driving besides his failure to secure medical assistance to the victims as well as his failure to make a report to the authorities about the accident.