Pune Porsche Hit & Run: Bail Granted to 17 Year Old in Under 14 Hours, Asked to write essay

Pune: 17-year-old accused in the Porsche hit-and-run case, that killed two, was granted bail less than 14 hours after the incident. The Juvenile Justice Board imposed certain conditions to ensure accountability and rehabilitation.

Bail Conditions:

Educational Assignment: The accused must write a 300-word essay on the topic "Effect of Road Accidents and Their Solutions," reflecting on the consequences and preventive measures.

Parental Responsibility: The parents of the accused are tasked with ensuring he does not repeat the offense. They are also responsible for keeping him away from bad influences.

Traffic Rules Report: The accused is required to study traffic rules thoroughly and submit a comprehensive report within 15 days, demonstrating his understanding of road safety regulations.

Mandatory Counseling: To address any underlying issues and prevent future incidents, the accused must attend mandatory counseling sessions.

Judicial Compliance: The parents must ensure the accused appears before the Juvenile Justice Board for all scheduled hearings and further proceedings.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, involved a high-speed collision that resulted in significant public outrage.

Authorities emphasized the importance of the conditions, highlighting the need for a rehabilitative approach in juvenile cases. The case will be closely monitored, with the Juvenile Justice Board taking an active role in overseeing the accused's compliance with the imposed conditions.

Two people were killed on the spot when the Porsche car, driven by a minor, crashed into their motorcycle in Pune's Kalyani Nagar on Sunday, police said.

The accident occurred at 3.15 am when Anish Awadiya and Ashwini Costa were returning home with friends on motorcycles after partying at a club, police said. The 17-year-old, who was driving the Porsche Taycan, rammed the speeding vehicle into their bike at Kalyani Nagar junction.

The impact of the crash flung the two riders into the air and they landed on another car. They died on the spot. After colliding with them, the car crashed into the pavement and came to a stop.

A case was registered against the 17 year old boy at the Yerawada police station under various sections, including 279 (rash driving), 304A (death by negligence), 337 (endangering human life) and 338 (causing grievous hurt), and provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.