The Supreme Court declined to hear the bail application of Mihir Shah, accused in the 2024 Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, observing sternly that “These boys need to be taught a lesson” given allegations of intoxicated driving and offences.
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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Today, On 25th November, the Bombay High Court dismissed a plea by Mihir Shah and his driver, contesting their arrests in a fatal hit-and-run incident. The court upheld the legality of the arrests, rejecting claims of unlawful detention. This ruling is significant for the ongoing case following the tragic death of Kaveri Nakhwa.
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Today, On 21st August, The Bombay High Court directed the police to respond to Mihir Shah’s petition challenging his “illegal” arrest in a hit-and-run case involving a BMW. Shah seeks release, claiming lack of legal justification for his detention. The court’s order compels authorities to justify the arrest, subjecting the case to judicial scrutiny. The next hearing is scheduled for August 29.
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Today, Mihir Shah, the main suspect in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has been remanded to judicial custody until July 30. The incident resulted in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa, dragged by the car for 1.5 km before the accused fled. Charges include culpable homicide, and Mihir’s father was arrested for facilitating his escape.
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Today, On 11th July, Mumbai police revealed that Mihir Shah, the main suspect in the Worli hit-and-run case, was heavily intoxicated prior to the incident. Shah and his driver confessed their involvement, with Shah remanded to police custody until July 16. The incident has sparked public outrage and political implications, prompting strict action from authorities.
Today, On 10th July, Mumbai court remands Mihir Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader, to police custody until July 16 for the BMW hit-and-run case. The 24-year-old is accused of fleeing the accident scene and causing the death of a woman. His father dismissed from his political position and faces allegations of aiding his son’s escape.
A Mumbai court on monday (8th july) granted bail to Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, held in a hit-and-run involving his son, Mihir. The court questioned the police on applying the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita law, and later granted Rajesh Shah bail. Police formed teams to locate Mihir, who remains evading arrest for over 24 hours.