Abdul Sattar v. State of Karnataka - S.304A IPC - Compensation To Deceased's Parents
Indian Penal Code 1860 - S.304A - The provision of Section 304(A) does not mandatorily prescribe a sentence. [Context: Allowing review petition filed by accused, Supreme Court, exercising its power under Article 142, commuted the three‑month sentence under Section 304A imposed by the High Court on the condition that the appellant pays a total fine of Rs. 3,00,000 as compensation to the deceased boy’s parents]
Case Info
Case name: Abdul Sattar v. The State of Karnataka, Department of Home & Anr.
Case no.: Review Petition (Crl.) No. 66/2026 (Diary No. 45337/2025) arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 3369 of 2024.
Coram:Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.K. MaheshwariHon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale
Judgment/order date: 05 February 2026 (New Delhi).
Statutes/laws referred:The order refers to:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Sections 279, 337, 338, 304A
- Constitution of India – Article 142