Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304 Pt. II & 337–Conviction–Appreciation of–Appellant caused the death of seven persons by driving in a rash and negligent manner–Eight persons sustained injuries–Deceased were sleeping in the pavement–His car was found lying in the middle of the road–Front-wheel was broken and mudguard was pressed–70 feet long brake marks–Sopt panchnama proved by Pw 11 & 16–Appellant was under the influence of liquor while causing the accident–Plea of the appellant that the accident was result of mechanical failure and defect in vehicle was rightly negatived by Courts below Conviction upheld–Sentence of three years awarded by High Court is meager–Declined to reduce the sentence or the give the benefit of probation.
