Bombay High Court Orders Release Of Minor Accused In Pune Porsche Car Accident Case

In today's ruling, the Bombay High Court ordered the release of a minor involved in the Pune Porsche accident case to his paternal aunt's custody. The decision followed a habeas corpus petition filed by the aunt, challenging the legality of the Juvenile Justice Board's remand orders. The court deemed these remands unlawful, given the minor was already on bail. It emphasized continuity of counseling sessions post-release. The accident, involving a 17-year-old allegedly driving under alcohol influence, led to two fatalities. Despite bail granted on the same day, subsequent remands drew scrutiny from the bench, citing legal constraints. The prosecution's failure to challenge bail substantiated the release order. Senior Counsel argued against remand without bail cancellation, underscoring statutory provisions. The state justified observation home placement for safety, amidst parental custody issues. The case underscores procedural integrity in juvenile justice, amid public interest and familial custody disputes.