In the tragic Worli hit-and-run case, Pradeep Nakhawa has petitioned the Bombay High Court to add a murder charge under Section 103 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita against Mihir Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, and his driver. The incident, involving a BMW dragging his wife Kaveri to her death, has sparked outrage over alleged investigative bias and the accused’s reckless actions.
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MUMBAI: In Worli hit-and-run case, Pradeep Nakhawa, the husband of the late Kaveri Nakhawa, has approached the Bombay High Court. He is requesting that a murder charge under Section 103 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) be added against the accused individuals involved in the tragic incident.
Currently, the accused are charged only with negligent driving and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Nakhawa has demanded stricter charges against Mihir Shah, a 24-year-old man who is the son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, and his driver, Rajrishi Bindawat.
Both of them are presently in judicial custody.
A bench of Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Neela Kedar Gokhale heard the petition and issued a notice to the Worli police, asking for their response to the plea.
The case relates to a tragic event that took place on July 7, 2024. Kaveri and her husband were traveling on their scooter when a speeding BMW hit them. The impact of the collision threw both riders off the scooter, but Kaveri became trapped under the car. She was dragged for a considerable distance, leading to severe injuries that ultimately caused her death.
The Worli police, in their chargesheet, have filed charges under the BNS and the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. These include Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 281 (rash and negligent driving), and Section 125(b) (acts endangering life or personal safety of others), among others.
However, the petition highlights that Section 103, which deals with murder, has not been applied, despite the seriousness of the crime.
“The accused’s actions—dragging the victim despite her being visibly trapped under the vehicle—demonstrate deliberate and inhumane conduct, justifying the inclusion of this section,”
-the petition reads.
Through his lawyer, Advocate Dileep Satale, Nakhawa has argued that Section 103 applies to crimes of a grave nature involving intentional cruelty.
The petition emphasizes the autopsy report, which confirms that Kaveri’s death was caused by shock and hemorrhage due to multiple severe injuries from the dragging and collision.
The plea further alleges that Mihir Shah was driving under the influence of alcohol and acted recklessly, causing Kaveri’s death. It also mentions that Rajrishi Bindawat, the driver, passively assisted him in the incident.
Evidence such as CCTV footage, witness statements, and the registration number of the vehicle strongly support the case against the accused.
The petition has accused the investigating officer of failing to include the appropriate charge of murder under Section 103, despite clear evidence of the accused’s brutality.
“This omission highlights negligence or bias in the investigation,”
-the plea states.
It also raises concerns about the potential influence of Mihir Shah’s financial and political power on the investigation process.
Additionally, the plea highlights the seriousness of the matter, noting the significant evidence of deliberate and reckless behavior by the accused. It demands that the Worli police submit an additional chargesheet including murder charges under Section 103 of the BNS.
The court is scheduled to hear the petition again on January 21.
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