Pune Porsche Accident: Prosecution Opposes Bail for Six Accused in Evidence Tampering Case
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 9: The prosecution has opposed the bail pleas of six individuals accused in the May 19 Pune Porsche car accident case, arguing that they tampered with evidence. Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Shishir Hiray presented the case before Additional Sessions Judge UM Mudholkar, stating that the accused, including the parents of the juvenile involved, medical professionals, and middlemen, conspired to sabotage evidence.
The incident occurred on May 19 when a Porsche car, allegedly driven by a minor under the influence, struck and killed two IT professionals in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area. Hiray referenced a Supreme Court judgement that revoked bail for former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi in a murder case, suggesting that the accused would tamper with evidence if released on bail. He emphasized that tampering with evidence undermines the victims’ right to justice and the judicial system.
Hiray stated, “After the case was registered against the minor accused, the accused tampered with key evidence crucial to the judicial proceedings, which is akin to playing with the judicial system.” The prosecution also countered the defense’s argument to segregate IPC Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), stating it was not feasible at this stage.
Hiray dismissed claims of a media trial influencing the arrests, asserting that the investigation is being conducted professionally. He also informed the court that the car’s speed was recorded at 110 km per hour after the airbags deployed, indicating the vehicle was likely traveling faster before the impact.
The six accused, including the parents of the juvenile, Vishal Agarwal, Shivani Agarwal, Ajay Taware, Shreehari Halnor, Ashpak Makandar, and Amar Gaikwad, are currently being heard in court. The prosecution will continue its argument on Friday. The Pune police have filed a 900-page chargesheet against the seven accused, including the six seeking bail. The case against the main accused, a minor, is ongoing before the Juvenile Justice Board.
A case was registered by the Pune crime branch against the parents of the minor and doctors from Sassoon Hospital, among others, for allegedly conspiring to tamper with evidence and manipulate the blood sample. There was a nationwide uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to the minor on lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.
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Prosecution -: Prosecution is the team of lawyers who try to prove that someone did something wrong in a court. They work to show that the accused people are guilty.
Bail -: Bail is when someone who is in jail can pay money to get out of jail while they wait for their trial. If they don’t show up for their trial, they lose the money.
Accused -: Accused means the people who are said to have done something wrong. In this case, six people are accused of tampering with evidence.
Evidence Tampering -: Evidence tampering means changing or hiding things that can show what really happened. It’s like cheating to make sure the truth doesn’t come out.
Special Public Prosecutor -: A Special Public Prosecutor is a special lawyer chosen to handle very important or complicated cases. Shishir Hiray is the special lawyer for this case.
Juvenile -: A juvenile is a young person who is not yet an adult. In this case, the main person involved is a minor, which means they are under 18 years old.
Juvenile Justice Board -: The Juvenile Justice Board is a special court that deals with cases involving children who have done something wrong. They decide what should happen to the juvenile.
IT Professionals -: IT professionals are people who work with computers and technology. In this case, two IT professionals sadly lost their lives in the accident.
