The dispute was about a road accident where the accused, Amit Kapoor, was found guilty of rash and negligent driving under Sections 279 and 304A of the Indian Penal Code. The High Court of Himachal Pradesh heard a revision petition against the conviction and sentence. The court considered the submissions of both parties and the evidence on record. The accused argued that there was no evidence of rashness or negligence on his part and that the deceased was guilty of contributory negligence.