District Judge A K Chawla released West Delhi resident Nadim on an appeal by him. The court let him off modifying the magisterial court order and saying that he was only 20-year-old and had no criminal background.
The court also considered the assurance given by Nadim that he will not indulge in any such act in the future.
"Counsel for the appellant has strenuously contended that the appellant is a young boy aged about 20 years and studying in class 12. Counsel for the appellant further contended that the appellant has no previous criminal antecedents.
"The appellant (Nadim) has assured the court that he shall not indulge into any such act of drunken driving in future.
"The order on sentence of five days simple imprisonment is modified to the extent of sentence till the rising of the court," the district judge said.
According to the prosecution, Nadim was caught riding his motorcycle under the influence of alcohol on February 17 night this year. Nadim had pleaded guilty to the offence and was subsequently convicted under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act.
