Pune Teen Walks Free After Bombay High Court Declares Detention Illegal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday India

The Bombay High Court has ordered the release of a Pune teenager involved in a Porsche accident that claimed two lives, declaring his remand order illegal. The court granted custody to his paternal aunt since his parents and grandfather are incarcerated. Initially granted bail, the minor was later remanded to an observation home, a decision overturned by the court citing lack of jurisdiction. Advocates argued against the police's application for remand, emphasizing the existing bail order. The case sparked public outcry over the handling of juvenile offenders.

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