In a high-profile case, a Pune court has remanded the father and grandfather of a 17-year-old boy, who was involved in a fatal Porsche accident, to 14 days of judicial custody. The accident, which occurred on May 19, resulted in the deaths of two young software engineers, sparking widespread outrage and legal action.
Background of the Case
The teenage driver, who was allegedly drunk at the time, crashed his speeding Porsche into a bike, killing two people in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar. The victims, Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, succumbed to their injuries shortly after the accident. Following the incident, the minor was initially granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board but was later sent to an observation home as the case progressed.
Legal Actions Taken
The Pune Police arrested the boy’s father, Vishal Agrawal, a real estate developer, and his grandfather, Surendra Agrawal, on charges of allegedly coercing their family driver to take responsibility for the accident. The police claimed that the duo offered money and gifts to the driver and confined him against his will. They have been charged under sections 365 (kidnapping with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person) and 368 (wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement) of the Indian Penal Code【313†source】【315†source】.
Additionally, the police arrested executives of two bars for serving alcohol to the minor before the accident. The arrested include the owner and manager of Cosie restaurant and the manager of Hotel Black【315†source】.
Court Proceedings
On May 31, the Pune court extended the judicial custody of the father and grandfather until June 6, ensuring that they remain in detention while the investigation continues. The case has attracted significant public attention due to the involvement of influential individuals and the tragic loss of young lives【313†source】【316†source】.
This case highlights the legal and social responsibilities of guardians in preventing underage drinking and reckless behavior, as well as the judicial system’s role in ensuring accountability and justice.