On Friday(2nd August), Manuj Kathuria, the SUV driver implicated in the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in Delhi, was released from Tihar Jail following bail granted by Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court. The release came amid allegations that Kathuria’s reckless driving caused a flood in the coaching center’s basement where the victims were trapped.
Yesterday, On 26th June, A Nagpur woman, Ritu Maloo, is denied bail by the Bombay High Court after her intoxicated driving led to a fatal collision with a scooter, resulting in two deaths. The court highlighted her lack of remorse and emphasized the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. Maloo’s bail request was denied due to the gravity of the charges and her attempt to evade responsibility.
After a fatal car accident involving a 17-year-old driving a Porsche, three individuals were sent to police custody for serving alcohol to the minor. The juvenile was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, with conditions including writing a 300-word essay on road safety and refraining from further offenses. Concerns over age verification at establishments were raised. The severity of the case may warrant trying the juvenile as an adult.
