Pune Porsche crash heads to Supreme Court over legal battle
The incident occurred on May 19 in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area where an intoxicated teenage driver crashed his Porsche into a two-wheeler, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals
In a substantial move, Pune Police have received authorization from the Maharashtra Chief Minister to challenge the Bombay High Court’s decision to release a 17-year-old involved in a deadly Porsche crash. The High Court, on June 25 had ordered that the teenager should be released, describing his detention in a juvenile observation home as illegal.
Background of the Incident
The incident occurred on May 19 in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area. The teenage driver, reportedly intoxicated, was driving his father’s Porsche when it crashed with a two-wheeler, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals. Initially, the boy was granted bail shortly after the accident and was placed under the supervision of his parents and grandfather.
Public outrage and Legal Proceedings
The bail conditions triggered public outrage, prompting the police to request an amendment to the bail order from the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). Consequently, on May 22, the JJB ordered the teenager to be held in an observation home. However, this decision was overturned by the Bombay High Court, which deemed the JJB’s actions illegal. “The Juvenile Justice Board’s decision to send him to an observation home was illegal and juvenile laws must be fully followed,” the High Court highlighted.
Following the High Court’s ruling, the teenager was released and entrusted to the care of his paternal aunt. His release followed a petition filed by his aunt, who argued that his detention had been unjust.
The outcome of the accident and legal troubles also captured the boy’s parents and grandfather. They are currently in custody, facing charges related to the incident, including allegations of tampering with blood samples and the unlawful confinement of a family driver who was coerced into taking responsibility for the accident.
A Pune court is expected to decide on the bail application of the boy’s father and grandfather concerning the alleged kidnapping case. This legal development adds further complexity to an already complicated legal saga.
Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar confirmed that Pune Police would appeal the Bombay High Court’s decision in the Supreme Court. The police argue that the initial decision to release the teenager was flawed and that the circumstances of the case necessitate his continued detention.
The Bombay High Court’s ruling has aroused debate, raising questions about the application of juvenile justice laws and the broader implications for justice in cases involving serious offenses like this one. As the case proceeds to the Supreme Court, it remains to be seen how the highest judicial authority will adjudicate this contentious matter.
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