A Delhi court has refused to set aside the jail term of an auto rickshaw driver held guilty of drunk driving, observing that instances of accidents under influence of alcohol are increasing and some deterrence is required.
Special Judge Rakesh Syal, however, reduced the 20-day jail term of 59-year-old Shammi to two days considering his poor financial background.
“The instances of accidents and road rage, on account of drunken driving are increasing. Thus, some deterrence is required while awarding sentence to guilty of drunken driving,” the judge said.