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Juvenile Justice Board Rules on Pune Porsche Accident Case

In a pivotal ruling, the Juvenile Justice Board has decided that a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche accident in Pune will be tried as a juvenile. This decision comes after the Pune police sought to prosecute him as an adult due to the severity of the incident, which resulted in the deaths of two engineers. The board's ruling emphasizes adherence to juvenile laws, rejecting the police's petition. The case has drawn significant public attention, especially following the controversial bail conditions imposed on the minor. Read on for a detailed overview of the incident and the legal proceedings that followed.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jul 15, 2025, 13:50 IST
Juvenile Justice Board Rules on Pune Porsche Accident Case

Juvenile Justice Board's Decision

The Juvenile Justice Board has made a significant ruling regarding the case of a minor involved in a Porsche car accident in Pune. The board determined that the 17-year-old, who was intoxicated at the time of the incident, will be tried as a juvenile rather than as an adult. This decision follows a petition from the Pune police, which sought to prosecute the minor as an adult, a request that the board ultimately rejected, affirming that the minor will be treated under juvenile law.


Details of the Incident

Incident Overview

On the night of May 19, 2024, a speeding Porsche struck two engineers riding a motorcycle in the Koregaon Park area of Pune, resulting in their immediate deaths. The driver of the car was a minor, aged 17 years and 8 months, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.


Police's Request for Adult Trial

Demand for Adult Prosecution

Last year, the Pune police argued that the accused should face trial as an adult, citing the severity of the act, which not only resulted in the deaths of two individuals but also involved attempts to tamper with evidence. However, the defense attorney noted that the Juvenile Justice Board dismissed the police's request to prosecute the minor as an adult.


Bail Controversy

Accused Granted Bail Shortly After Accident

Following the accident on May 19, the accused minor was granted bail just hours later. The conditions of his bail, which included writing a 300-word essay on road safety, sparked outrage across the country. Subsequently, he was sent to a juvenile home three days later. On June 25, 2024, the Bombay High Court ordered his immediate release, stating that the Juvenile Justice Board's decision to send him to a home was unlawful and that the laws concerning juveniles must be strictly adhered to.


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