In a significant legal development, the paternal aunt of the minor accused in the Pune Porsche car crash case has approached the Bombay High Court, challenging the detention of her nephew and seeking his immediate release. The petition, filed on June 10, was heard by a division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande on Friday.
The petitioner, in a habeas corpus plea, argued that the teenager’s detention was “illegal” and highlighted the alleged abuse of process and blatant disregard for the rule of law by the Pune Police. The petition emphasized the arbitrary and illegal nature of the detention, claiming it to be in violation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
A habeas corpus petition is a legal recourse to ensure that a person under arrest is brought before a court to determine the legality of their detention.
“The manner in which the CCL and his family have been treated clearly denotes that the actions of the respondents (Pune Police) are illegal,” stated the petitioner, advocating for the immediate release of the Child In Conflict with Law (CCL) into her custody.
The petition raised the context of the accident, acknowledging it as unfortunate but emphasizing the minor’s status at the time of the incident. It noted that the FIR registered by Pune Police categorized the offenses as bailable, including sections under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicle Act.
The case has drawn attention due to the gravity of the incident involving a Porsche car and the legal complexities surrounding the detention of a minor in such circumstances. The Bombay High Court’s deliberation on this matter is awaited as it navigates the nuances of juvenile justice and legal responsibilities in cases involving minors.
Sources By Agencies