LAWS(P&H)-2011-10-102

SAHIB SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Decided On October 17, 2011
SAHIB SINGH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE Petitioner has filed this revision against the order of his conviction for an offence under Section 304A Indian Penal Code and the award of RI for two years.

(2.) AS per the prosecution story, Satpal Singh and Faqir Singh were proceeding on a Motor Cycle No. PB -42A -6031, followed by Amrik Singh son of Karnail Singh, resident of Chabba, Police Station Gulha. When these two separate Motor Cycle riders reached in the vicinity of Gobind Rice Mill, Samana, a Truck being driven at a high speed, took a turn towards right and, thus, rammed against the Motor Cycle driven by Satpal Singh. Satpal Singh and Faqir Singh both fell down. Amrik Singh and Gurbax Singh have stopped their Motor Cycle and found Satpal Singh suffered multiple injuries. Faqir Singh had also suffered multiple injuries. Satpal Singh died at the spot. Amrik Singh had identified the Truck driver as Sahib Singh, who after the accident, managed to escape from the spot. Faqir Singh was taken to Civil Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The case was registered leading to conviction. The appeal filed by the Petitioner was also dismissed.

(3.) DISMISSED .