Pune Porsche Accident Update: Court Deny Bail To Minor Parents?

The court denied bail to the accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case on August 22, mentioning significant evidence tampering that occurred almost immediately after the tragic incident. 

The Pune Porsche Car accident that happened on May 19, killed two IT employees on Kalyani road. The fact the car was driven by a drunk 17-year-old, created a public outrage and gained public attention all over the country.

Court Denies Bail:

In this case, on August 22,  District Judge UM Mudholkar highlighted that the evidence tampering began almost immediately after the accident happened, even before the victims’ blood had fully dried from the scene. The judge criticized the applicants' actions, noting that the tampering involved significant economic influence and it occurred during odd hours.

Judge said, "After perusing the entire charge­sheet which runs into almost 900 pages clearly goes to show that even before the splashes of blood lying on the road of the victims could get dried, the tampering with the evidence commenced..."

Reasons For The Bail Denial:

The judge expressed concern that releasing the accused of the Pune Porsche accident on bail could lead to further tampering of evidence and interfere with the trial process. He also emphasized that allowing bail could undermine the legal proceedings and send a troubling message to society. 

The court noted that while most of the evidence is documentary or electronic, witness statements are also crucial, and there is a risk that the accused might attempt to influence these witnesses.

In denying bail, the judge stressed the severity of the crime and the potential impact of giving bail on public perception and justice. He concluded that the applicants had not made a convincing case for bail, given the high likelihood of further evidence tampering and the need to ensure the integrity of the legal process. 

Pune Porsche Accident Case:

The Pune Porsche accident, which took place on May 19, involved a 17-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol, who crashed into a motorbike in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area. The collision resulted in the deaths of IT employees Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa. CCTV footage revealed that the Porsche was traveling at speeds estimated between 160 and 200 km/h in a narrow lane.

Pune Porsche Tampered Evidence:

The Pune Porsche accident case has faced manipulation efforts, with the teenager’s family allegedly attempting to cover up the incident. The accused include the driver, 17-year-old Vendat Agarwal, and his parents Vishal Agarwal, a prominent local builder, and Shivani Agarwal. 

Also, two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital, Dr. Ajay Taware and Dr. Shrihari Halnor are involved and are currently suspended, along with mortuary staffer Atul Ghatkamble and two middlemen, Ashfaque Mankandar and Amar Gaikwad.

On July 26, a major development emerged in the investigation of the Pune Porsche accident that occurred on May 19. The Pune police submitted a 900-page chargesheet to the court, naming seven individuals who are allegedly implicated in a conspiracy connected to the tragic event.