JEHANGIR PANDOLE
No need for speed: Luxury cars' involvement in accidents spur worries
Speeding luxury cars have caused several fatal accidents across India, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving. Recent incidents in Pune, Noida, and Bengaluru involved high-end vehicles like Porsche, BMW, and Audi, resulting in deaths and injuries. The rise in road accidents underscores the need for stricter licensing regulations and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Cyrus Mistry case: HC junks PIL on culpable homicide charge, calls it 'publicity interest litigation'
Section 304A provides for a maximum punishment of two years, while Section 304 II entails a jail term of up to 10 years.
Cyrus Mistry accident: HC asks petitioner's locus standi over PIL seeking culpable homicide charge
Petitioner Sandesh Jedhe, who claims to be a self-spirited citizen concerned about road safety, in his PIL sought a direction to Kasa police station in Palghar district to invoke section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code, against the accused in the accident case.
Murders of Shraddha Walkar & Amravati pharmacist, death of Cyrus Mistry leave Maharashtra scarred in 2022
The death of industrialist Cyrus Mistry in a road accident in Palghar district in September this year brought the issue of road safety to the fore once again, making the Union government announce some decisions related to the usage of seat belts. The state also witnessed a massive crackdown on Islamic outfit the Popular Front of India (PFI).
Cyrus Mistry car crash: Anahita Pandole had not worn seat belt properly, say police
These findings are part of the charge sheet, which the police will file before the court, he said, adding the police were waiting for Anahita, a gynaecologist, to get discharged from a Mumbai-based hospital. Dr Anahita, who escaped with injuries in the accident, has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in south Mumbai and likely to be discharged in the next couple of days, he said.
Cyrus Mistry death: Multiple challans were issued against Anahita Pandole for over-speeding since 2020
The Palghar Police had registered a case of rash driving against Dr Anahita in November. A case under Indian Penal Code sections 304 (A) (causing death by rash and negligent act), 279 (rash driving on a public road) and 337 (causing death by act endangering life and personal safety of others) besides the Motor Vehicles Act was registered at Kasa police station.
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Cyrus Mistry crash: Police registers a rash driving case against Pandole
According to the police, Pandole has been booked under certain sections of the Indian Penal Code ( IPC) including those for rash and negligent driving and causing hurt.
Tractor splits in two after crash with Mercedes-Benz near Tirupati
The tractor was completely smashed , while the black Mercedes seemed to have suffered relatively much less damage in the crash .
Sachin Tendulkar bats for road safety, advocates use of seat belts
Mistry (54) and his friend Jehangir Pandole were killed and two other occupants injured after their luxury car crashed on a bridge on September 4 in Maharashtra's Palghar district.
Maharashtra: Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway stretch where Cyrus Mistry was killed has claimed 60 lives in 2022 so far
Though over-speeding and error of judgement on a driver's part have played a role in many of these incidents, poor maintenance of the road, lack of proper signage and absence of speed curbing measures too are among the factors responsible for the high number of accidents.
Mercedes is sending the car's electronic control module to Germany for research in the wake of Cyrus Mistry's death.
According to the official, who spoke to PTI under the condition of anonymity, the company's report, which is anticipated in the coming days, will help shed light on problems including technical defects and driver error.
Faulty design of bridge led to car crash that killed Cyrus Mistry, concludes forensic team
The team is understood to have concluded that the safety features deployed on the vehicle that was involved in the crash did their job, something seen due to the deployment of the relevant airbags when the accident occurred
Cyrus Mistry car crash puts focus on govt plans on road safety
Speaking at a media event in New Delhi on Monday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said that he was looking at making it compulsory for automakers to put seatbelt warning alerts for rear seats. There is likely to be a penalty for not wearing seat belts in rear seats in cars, with a notification to this effect coming in shortly, the minister said.
Cooperating with authorities probing Mistry car crash: Mercedes-Benz India
As a responsible manufacturer, the German automaker mentioned that it would resume its efforts to improve road safety awareness while equipping its automobiles with the latest safety technologies and features. "We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Cyrus Mistry and Jehangir Pandole in the unfortunate road accident. At the same time we are glad to learn that Anahita Pandole and Darius Pandole are recovering. We wish them a speedy recovery," it noted.
‘Cyrus Mistry still had miles to go.’ Amul creative pays tribute to 'dynamic businessman' who died in a car crash
The new creative was shared on the social media handles of the dairy brand.
Not strapping on rear-seat belt may impact insurance payout
The non-compliance of seat belt laws not only puts the vehicle occupants' lives at risk, their kin, in case of an accident, may also end up getting lower compensation from motor accident claims tribunals for "violation" of rules.
‘Cyrus Mistry gave me an opportunity no one else would have.’ Author Nirmalya Kumar remembers former Tata chairman as ‘amazing leader’
Kumar reminisced the last time he met Mistry in his post on LinkedIn.
Who were the co-passenger with Cyrus Mistry? Who are Pandoles?
The silver Mercedes car was being driven by Anahita Pandole, a top gynaecologist of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. Darius Pandole was on the front passenger seat. Anahita Pandole and her husband Darius Pandole survived the crash, while Mistry and Jahangir Pandole, both sitting at the back seats, died in the accident.
Who is Dr. Anahita Pandole, driver of Mercedes in which Cyrus Mistry died
Anahita Pandole, 55, was driving the silver Mercedes. She is a top gynaecologist of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. She has 32 years of experience as a gynaecologist. She is also associated with Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, BD Petit Parsee General Hospital, and Masina Hospital.
Snapdeal founder recalls Cyrus Mistry's 'kind' & 'soft-spoken' approach; Edelweiss MF CEO asks people to pray for Pundole family
Gautam Adani said Mistry was one of the best business minds of his generation.
Cyrus Mistry car crash: Anand Mahindra resolves to wear seat belt even in rear seat
Former chairman of Tata Group Cyrus Mistry died in a car accident on Sunday afternoon when the Mercedes vehicle in which he was travelling met with a fatal accident at Palghar. District and police officials said that they are prima facie treating the case as an accident but would investigate what caused the accident.
‘Resolve to always wear seat-belts.’ Anand Mahindra’s pledge after Cyrus Mistry’s death in car crash
Cyrus Mistry, 54, died in a car accident some 120 kms from Mumbai on Sunday.
Car was overspeeding, no defect in road engineering or vehicle. Mistry & Jahangir weren’t wearing seat-belts: Police preliminary probe
According to the police, the Pandoles were returning from the Udvada Parsi fire temple in Valsad in Gujarat and Mistry decided to join the Pandoles while returning to Mumbai. The vehicle which belongs to the Pandoles was being driven by Anahita. The accident took place at around 3.15 pm.
Former Chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry dies in road accident in Mumbai
Former Chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry was killed in a car accident in Palghar on Sunday. Mistry was travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a Mercedes car.
Cyrus Mistry death: Police yet to find out the reason behind fatal accident
Mistry was travelling with three other people, Darius Pandole, his wife Anahita and Darius’s brother Jehangir. Pandole was an independent director of Tata group. He had opposed a resolution moved by promoter Tata Sons seeking removal of Mistry as the company’s chairman. Anahita is a leading gynaecologist at Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital.
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