Pune: In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has ordered the immediate release of a 17-year-old boy allegedly involved in a fatal Porsche car accident that occurred last month in Pune. The teenager, who was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol, collided with a two-wheeler, resulting in the tragic deaths of two IT professionals, Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, in Kalyani Nagar.
Key Points:
- Court Intervention:
- The division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande quashed the Juvenile Justice Board’s (JJB) remand orders, ruling them illegal and without jurisdiction.
- The court allowed the petition for the boy’s release and placed him under the “care and custody” of his paternal aunt.
- Despite the seriousness of the crime, the court emphasized treating the Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) differently from adults, considering his age.
- Background:
- The accident occurred on May 19 when the luxury Porsche driven by the teenager collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives.
- The police arrested the boy’s parents, Vishal Agrawal and Shivani Agarwal, suspecting their involvement in tampering with the boy’s blood samples.
- Rehabilitation and Investigation:
- The court acknowledged the immediate public outcry following the accident but stressed the need to consider the CCL’s age.
- The accused is already undergoing rehabilitation, and a psychologist is involved in his case.
- The order came in response to a plea filed by the boy’s paternal aunt, who claimed his illegal detention and criticized the police investigation process.
This ruling follows the submission of the final report by the Pune police to the JJB, detailing the evidence against the teenager. The case continues to draw attention due to its tragic consequences and legal complexities.
Remember, the court’s decision underscores the importance of balancing justice with the unique circumstances of juvenile offenders.
