The Calcutta High Court quashed all proceedings against a minor accused of rash driving after holding that the Juvenile Justice Board failed to complete the inquiry within the mandatory time limit under the JJ Act. The Court ruled that the unexplained delay violated statutory safeguards meant to protect juveniles from prolonged legal trauma.
Two dismissed Juvenile Justice Board members have approached the Bombay High Court over their termination in the Pune Porsche crash bail case. The court has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government seeking a response. In a recent development regarding the Pune Porsche car crash case, two former members of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) […]
The Supreme Court ruled that bail cannot be denied to juveniles in criminal cases unless specific risks are evident, emphasizing that granting bail should be the norm. The decision overturned previous denials and highlighted the need for thorough assessments before denying bail to young offenders, reinforcing the Juvenile Justice Act’s focus on their welfare and rehabilitation.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures strict action after a juvenile’s bail in a fatal Pune car accident case. He presented Rs 10 lakh to the victims’ parents and pledged a fast-track court trial. The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused, prompting public outcry. Efforts are underway to try the minor as an adult.
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The Bombay High Court ordered the immediate release of the teenager accused in the Pune Porsche crash, where two people died. The 17-year-old, son of a real estate developer, will now be under his aunt’s care as his parents and grandfather have been arrested for attempting a cover-up. The incident led to widespread outrage and legal actions against those involved.
A minor involved in a fatal car accident in Pune is at the center of a legal battle as his aunt files a habeas corpus petition alleging unlawful detention. The Bombay High Court has deferred the decision on the release until next Thursday, intensifying the scrutiny of the minor’s confinement. This follows a tragic incident resulting in public outrage and significant legal complexities.
