Bombay High Court Orders Release Of Juvenile In Pune Porsche Accident

On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court ordered the release of a juvenile from the observation home. The juvenile, a 17-year-old boy, is accused of driving a Porsche under the influence of alcohol and fatally striking two motorbike-riding software engineers in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, in the early hours of May 19.

“We allow the petition and order his release. The Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) shall be in the care and custody of the petitioner (paternal aunt),” the court stated. The bench ruled that the Juvenile Justice Board’s (JJB) remand orders were illegal and issued without proper jurisdiction.

Teen Was Drunk: Police

The teenager, son of real estate developer Vishal Agarwal, was initially granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) with the condition to write a 300-word essay, a decision that sparked significant public outrage. In response, the police requested a review, leading to the boy being remanded to an observation home. Authorities are working to have the minor tried as an adult.

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Police acquired CCTV footage showing the teenager drinking at a pub before the accident. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed the footage, stating the boy was fully aware of his actions. Additionally, the police arrested his father, Vishal Agarwal, for “exposing a child to danger,” and the owners and employees of two bars for serving alcohol to a minor.

‘Teen’s Age Needs to Be Considered’: Bombay HC

Amid the immediate reaction to the accident and the public outcry, the court emphasized the importance of considering the boy’s age. “The CCL’s age was not considered. The CCL is under 18 years old. His age needs to be considered,” the bench added.