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    Samuel Philip
    Jul 27, 2024, 1:06:36 AM |

    You finally get your dream bike after starting college and obtaining your license. One day, a friend asks to ride it. Remembering how he helped you with a lab report in 12th grade, you agree. He rides well, but as he turns into a nearby street, a speeding water tanker crashes into the bike. Tragically, his head hits a stone, and he dies instantly.

    The police arrive and investigate the scene. They find out that your friend was 17, sober, not speeding, but wasn't wearing a helmet. The truck driver, aged 40, was sober, wearing a seatbelt, but was speeding.

    The police conclude that two arrests are necessary.

    Can you guess who they are?

    First, the truck driver will be charged with causing death due to negligent driving. Under Section 304-A, this can result in up to 2 years of imprisonment, a fine, or both.

    Second, you will be charged with culpable homicide for letting your friend ride your bike, knowing he didn't have a license. Under Section 304 (II), this can lead to life imprisonment, up to 10 years in prison, a fine, or both. This law, Section 304 (II), is often unknown to many.

    Section 304 Part II of the IPC states that if it's shown the accused knew their actions could likely cause death, they can be sentenced to up to ten years in prison or fined.

    This exact scenario recently occurred in Hyderabad, where a student without a license died in a bike accident, and her friend was charged for allowing her to ride the bike.

    Think twice before lending your vehicle to someone.

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