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The case of the teen accused in the fatal Porsche car crash in Pune continues to unfold with new developments. The latest development involves the teen's struggle to secure admission to a management institute in Delhi, where he was initially granted admission but later revoked due to the pending legal case. The institute's requirement for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) proved to be an obstacle for the teen, who is facing charges related to the crash.
The defence, representing the teen, initially filed a plea with the JJB to obtain the NOC, but ultimately withdrew the application. Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray emphasized the right to education guaranteed by the Constitution, arguing that the teen should not be denied admission due to the pending case. However, the defence ultimately decided to pursue admission in a Pune college instead.
Meanwhile, the Pune police filed additional charges against the 17-year-old driver, accusing him of destroying evidence, forgery, and violations under the Prevention of Corruption Act. These charges stem from the events surrounding the May 19 crash, where the teen, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, struck and killed two IT professionals on a motorbike. The initial charges against the teen included “culpable homicide not amounting to murder” under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The case has also implicated others, including the teen's parents, who were accused of swapping the teen's blood sample with his mother’s after the incident. Two doctors and a staffer from Sassoon General Hospital, along with two intermediaries, are also facing charges related to alleged bribery and attempts to manipulate the evidence. The complex legal proceedings surrounding this case continue, with the teen facing new charges and navigating the challenges of his education amidst the ongoing investigation.
Source: Pune Porsche crash: Teen’s lawyer claims ‘he is not getting college admission’