MOTOR ACCIDENT CASE
CJI D Y Chandrachud urges citizens to take part in special Lok Adalat in SC for amicable, speedy resolution of cases
In a bid to lessen the pendency of cases in the top court, the special Lok Adalat will be organised in the 75th year of the establishment of the apex court, which came into existence on January 26, 1950 with the coming into force of the Constitution.
Man killed as speeding car hits motorbike in Pune; NCP MLA's nephew held
A 19-year-old man was killed in a collision after a car, allegedly driven by the nephew of an NCP MLA, struck his motorbike on a highway in Maharashtra's Pune district. The incident occurred on a Saturday, and police noted that the car was speeding on the wrong side of the road. The accused, Mayur Mohite, was arrested.
Nagpur Car Crash: Teen driver injures five in a re-run of Pune Porsche incident
A minor's reckless driving near KDK College in Nagpur led to chaos, injuring five people and damaging several vehicles. The out-of-control car moved into a crowd of vendors and customers, finally stopping after hitting a tree. The minor, along with the car and garage owners, have been detained and charged. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such accidents.
International Road Federation calls for reducing GST on helmets from 18% to nil
In a statement issued on Wednesday, IRF said removing GST on helmets will make standard helmets more affordable for the masses and will discourage them from buying helmets of substandard quality, thereby reducing chances of head injury and death among two-wheeler riders during a road accident.
Why negligent parents have bigger responsibility in juvenile crimes
While the juvenile involved in the Porsche crash in Pune must undoubtedly face the consequences for his actions, the primary burden of responsibility should rest upon adults
10.46 lakh motor accident claims worth Rs 80,455 crore pending nationwide: RTI
The details have been provided by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in response to the query filed by Supreme Court advocate K C Jain in April.
Pune car crash: After outcry over bail, juvenile accused shifted to observation home
A 17-year-old boy involved in a fatal car accident in Pune has been moved to an observation home following a Juvenile Justice Board order. The incident, where the teenager allegedly drove a Porsche under the influence, resulted in the deaths of two people. Amidst criticism over his quick bail, the JJB remanded him to the observation home until June 5. The police are seeking to treat him as an adult accused. Meanwhile, his father and two hotel employees have been remanded in police custody. The teenager's case has sparked debates about underage drinking and road safety.
Pune hit and run case: Porsche owner's family's connection with Chhota Rajan comes to light
Accused sought help from Chhota Rajan in Pune hit and run. Two died in Kalyani Nagar car-motorcycle collision. Arrests made under Juvenile Justice Act. Juvenile accused granted bail with conditions. Charged under IPC sections 304A, 279, 337, 338, 427 and Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Act.
Pune Porsche accident: Juvenile Court cancels bail of teenager involved in car crash, sends him to Rehabilitation Home
Pune juvenile court cancels bail of 17-year-old accused who caused the death of 2 techies. Accused remanded to a Rehabilitation home till June 5 amid public outcry. Bail conditions include community service, reflective essay, psychiatric counselling, seeking doctor's help to quit drinking, and father of the accused sent to 2-day police custody.
Teen involved in accident gets quick bail with order to write essay; cops seek to try him as adult
In Pune, a teenager involved in a car accident that killed two people has been granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, which also ordered him to write a 300-word essay on road accidents and their solutions. The police, claiming the 17-year-old was drunk, intend to prosecute him as an adult. A case has also been filed against his father and the bar that served him alcohol. The accident occurred when the Porsche, driven by the teen, hit a motorbike, killing two IT professionals, Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa.
Pune Porsche Accident: Teen spent over Rs 48k at pub before mowing down 2, skipped Rs 1,758 registration fee
Pune Porsche Crash Accident: A 17-year-old son of a prominent Pune builder caused a fatal accident that resulted in the death of two young techies. The teenager reportedly spent Rs 48,000 at two pubs before the accident, leading to allegations of drink driving. The police have invoked section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act against him. Amid allegations of favoritism, Pune police denied collusion and emphasized following legal procedures. Political leaders have demanded a judicial inquiry and criticized the Juvenile Justice Board's lenient treatment. The minor's father was arrested, and police continue investigating the case.
Maharashtra dy CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Pune car accident 'disturbing', meets Police to discuss future course of action
Maharashtra Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "The incident that happened in Pune where two youths died is disturbing. I took a meeting with the police officials and took stock of what has happened till now and what action will be taken..."
Car accident involving juvenile: Sanjay Raut demands removal of Pune police chief
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for the Pune police commissioner's removal after a fatal accident involving a 17-year-old driving a Porsche. The incident, which killed two, sparked controversy over the police's handling. The teenager, allegedly drunk, was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board. Pune police detained the teenager's father and arrested hotel executives for serving alcohol to the minor. Raut criticized the commissioner's actions, calling them corrupt, and demanded justice for the victims.
Pune car accident case: Court sends three accused to police custody till May 24
A 17-year-old driving a Porsche car under the influence of alcohol allegedly struck and killed two motorbike riders early Sunday morning in the Kalyani Nagar area. Police have taken action against multiple individuals connected to the case, including the teenager's father and executives from two local hotels
Pune Accident: 2 bike riders killed by speeding Porsche driven by builder's juvenile son; Bystanders thrash driver, video goes viral
Pune Accident (Google Trends): In a tragic Pune accident, two bike riders lost their lives when a speeding luxury Porsche, reportedly driven by the son of construction company owner Vishal Agarwal, collided with their motorcycle. The incident occurred around 3.15 am in Kalyani Nagar. A viral video showed bystanders assaulting the driver, who was later handed over to the police. Authorities are investigating the case.
Pune hit and run case: Father of the accused teenager detained
The Pune Police detained Vishal Agarwal, the father of the minor involved in a fatal hit and run case, from Sambhajinagar. The incident near Kalyani Nagar led to the deaths of Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa. The minor driver was granted bail with rehabilitation conditions. Legal efforts are underway to try the juvenile accused as an adult.
Road ministry launches a pilot project in Chandigarh to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has launched a pilot program to provide cashless treatment to victims of road accidents caused by motor vehicles in Chandigarh. The program will allow victims to receive up to Rs 1.5 lakh per accident per person for seven days. The benefits apply to all road accidents, and the government has co-opted the Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Aarogya Yojana for trauma and polytrauma cases.
Toyota Innova's airbag failed to open in an accident, car owner to get Rs 32.07 lakh or a new vehicle, orders NCDRC
Toyota Innova car: Airbags are an important safety feature and protect the car's occupants in the event of an accident. However an Toyota Innova car's airbags did not open in an accident and this resulted in the occupants of the car suffering injuries. Read here to know more about the case and how Toyota was proved to have sold a defective Innova.
Family of deceased housewife wins Rs 6 lakh in SC; homemaking not a valid ground for low payout to accident victim
Motor Accident Death: Supreme Court Holds homemaker’s life as valuable as others and hence hikes compensation to car accident victim's family to Rs 6 lakh. The deceased who was a homemaker died when her car lost control and skid off the road and fell into a ditch in 2006. She is survived by her husband and two children who were studying at that time.
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