Supreme Court judges Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan hear bail pleas in Pune Porsche accident, stressing parental responsibility in drunk driving cases.
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Case Overview
Case Name: Ashish Satish Mittal v. State of Maharashtra & Connected Cases
In the case of Ashish Satish Mittal v. State of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court of India examined bail pleas arising out of the infamous Pune Porsche accident (2024) which resulted in the death of 2 innocent persons. The matter was heard by a Bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna & Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. The accused were alleged to have conspired in swapping blood samples to conceal alcohol consumption by minors involved in the incident . While granting bail due to prolonged incarceration of nearly 18 month the Court made significant oral observations on parental accountability .
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Key Aspects
- A high-speed Porsche car accident in Pune caused the death of 2 persons.
- Allegations surfaced of manipulation of blood samples to suppress evidence of intoxication.
- 3 accused were charged with conspiracy in the post-accident cover-up .
- Bail pleas were considered on the ground of prolonged incarceration not merits.
- The Court raised concerns about parental negligence in giving vehicles & money to children.
Legal Insights
- Article 21- Bail granted considering personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
- Observations made without prejudicing the ongoing criminal trial .
- Section 120B IPC- Issues relate to criminal conspiracy under Section 120B IPC .
- The case shows systemic misuse of influence to evade legal consequences.
- Judicial concern over recurring patterns in elite drunk driving cases .
Court’s Verdict
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to the accused citing long incarceration while keeping all issues open for trial. Importantly, Justice BV Nagarathna stressed that parents must be held morally responsible for reckless acts of their children especially when vehicles & funds are provided without supervision. The Court noted that such incidents reflect a deeper social issue & warned that the law must evolve to address parental accountability in tragedies like the Pune Porsche accident .
Source – Supreme Court of India
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