Case: SATPAL SINGH Vs. STATE OF HARYANA

Mrs. R. Banumathi, J. - Leave granted. 2. The appellant has been convicted under Section 304-A I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years. The appellant was also convicted for the offence punishable under Section 279 I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo six months imprisonment. 3. The case in the nutshell is as follows. The deceased child-Ashish aged about four years was going along the barat party and while crossing the road he got stuck in the rear wheel of the bus driven by the accused-appellant. The notice in this matter was issued limited to the quantum of sentence. 4. We have heard learned counsel for the appellant and also learned counsel appearing for the respondent-State. 5. The appellant is said to have already undergone imprisonment of six months and two days. It is stated that the appellant who is around 65 years old and suffering from agerelated ailment and is the only person to support his family.

Decision:
1[ds]5. The appellant is said to have already undergone imprisonment of six months and two days. It is stated that the appellant who is around 65 years old and suffering from agerelated ailment and is the only person to support his family.