In a major decision, the Bombay High Court has declared the remand orders passed by the Juvenile Justice Board in the case of a 17-year-old accused in a drunken driving case as 'illegal'. The court has directed the release of the minor boy, who was kept in a juvenile correctional home in Pune for over a month, into the custody of his paternal aunt. The court also questioned the jurisdiction of the JJB and pointed out that the boy's bail should have not been nullified by the remand orders.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde met with the families of the two software engineers who lost their lives in a horrifying car crash involving a Porsche. He assured the grieving families that the case would be taken to a fast-track court for speedy justice. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of two young individuals, was acknowledged as a devastating and unfortunate event by the CM.
In an ongoing habeas corpus petition, the Bombay High Court questioned the Juvenile Justice Board's decision to remand the minor driver accused in the Pune Porsche accident case to an observation home. The court reserved judgement on the matter, noting that the remand nullified the effect of the minor's earlier bail. The fatal accident, which occurred in 2024, resurfaced after the minor was granted bail by the JJB on May 19, 2023, and subsequently remanded on May 22, 2024.
The recent Porsche accident case in Pune has sparked public outrage after a minor, allegedly intoxicated, was released within hours of the incident and subsequently granted bail. Amid accusations of corruption and miscarriage of justice, eight shocking aspects have emerged, including the minor being served alcohol at two bars before the accident and the refusal of the police to try him as an adult. After three days of public outcry, the minor's bail was revoked and he was sent to an observation home. The case has also raised questions about the legal drinking age in Maharashtra and the alleged tampering of evidence.
A tragic accident occurred in Pune on Sunday night when a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche at high speed killed two people. The police have filed a case against the boy's father and the pub where the minor was served alcohol for violating sections of the Juvenile Justice Act. The accused was granted bail with conditions such as working with traffic police, writing an essay on accidents, undergoing treatment for alcohol addiction, and counseling sessions. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions on the responsibility of parents and establishments in such cases.