In Brief
This judgment concerns a special leave petition where the Supreme Court found no merit in the appeal but deliberately kept it alive to address a larger issue of public importance. The Court expressed serious concern about India's alarming rate of road accidents and rash driving, and observed that the punishment prescribed under Section 304A IPC (causing death by negligence) is wholly inadequate as a deterrent. The Court recommended that Parliament revisit the sentencing policy to impose higher penalties and sought to consult the Attorney General before proceeding further."> </invoke>
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