The Allahabad High Court ruled that the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) lacks authority to direct police to file an FIR, observing that “the CWC is only empowered to forward a report to the Juvenile Justice Board or police authority.”
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.
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Today, On 12th June, A 17-year-old boy’s remand extended by the Juvenile Justice Board till June 25 in connection with a fatal car crash in Pune. The incident, involving a Porsche allegedly driven by the teen, resulted in the deaths of two IT engineers. The boy’s parents are also in custody for tampering with his blood samples. Several arrests have been made related to serving alcohol to the minor.
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The Juvenile Justice Board in Pune has extended the remand of the teenager involved in a fatal car crash until June 12, along with the police custody of his parents. The police reported that the mother’s blood samples were used to replace the teenager’s after the accident. Multiple individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, including those accused of serving alcohol to the juvenile. Additionally, allegations have been made against the grandfather for tampering with evidence. Bail was initially granted to the teenager, but public outcry led to an extension of his remand. The police also requested an extension of the parents’ custody. Doctors and a hospital employee were arrested for allegedly replacing the minor’s blood samples to show he was not intoxicated, with one doctor allegedly in contact with the teen’s father. The mother was arrested for conspiracy, and the court extended the custody of the doctors and the hospital employee until June 7.