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Court Rejects Bail for Minor in Deadly Hit-and-Run
1 Aug
Summary
- Bail canceled for teen driver in fatal hit-and-run case.
- Court cited dangerous stunts and affluent peers for revocation.
- Judge emphasized rehabilitation over bail for societal good.
A special court in Mumbai has canceled the bail granted to a 17-year-old driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident. The court ruled that the minor's rehabilitation would be better served in a reform home, considering his association with affluent peers and his involvement in dangerous stunts.
The judge noted that the minor's Instagram account displayed photos of him and his friends performing risky stunts on vehicles. This behavior, coupled with a lack of parental control, suggested he might re-offend if released on bail.
The incident occurred on February 5, 2026, when the teenager's car struck a scooter carrying businessman Dhrumil Patel and his wife. Dhrumil Patel succumbed to his injuries on February 15, leading to charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Despite the Juvenile Justice Board initially granting bail, the victim's wife challenged the decision, citing evidence deletion and alleged attempts to subvert justice. The court agreed that releasing the minor could lead to tampering with witnesses, referencing the deletion of Instagram content.
