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.
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court has ordered the immediate release of a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly involved in the fatal accident that occurred last month in Pune. The court quashed the order issued by the Juvenile Justice Board as it was passed without proper jurisdiction. Despite the seriousness of the crime, the court upheld the principle of treating child offenders differently and emphasized on their rehabilitation.
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.