MSU law student Rakshit Chaurasiya was denied bail following a fatal crash in Vadodara that resulted in one death and seven injuries. The court cited reckless driving under drug influence, with Chaurasiya speeding at 140 km/h during Holi. He faces potential life imprisonment under new legislation, with ongoing investigations into drug use.
The Supreme Court raised the compensation for a motor accident victim to Rs. 48,00,000, criticizing the High Court for inadequately assessing damages beyond loss of income. The Court emphasized fair compensation for both pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses while acknowledging that money cannot replace a lost life, ensuring justice for the victim’s permanent disability.
The Mumbai Police is seeking murder charges against lawyer Jhanvi Gadkar in a 2015 hit-and-run case. The Public prosecutor argued that Gadkar, being a lawyer, was aware of the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol but still did so. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The hearing has been adjourned to October 1.
