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Panel Recommends Action Against JJB Members for  Lapses in Granting Bail in Pune Car Crash Case A panel from the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department of the Maharashtra government has recommended disciplinary action against two Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members for "procedural lapses" in granting bail to the minor accused in the Pune Porsche crash case.  Investigation and Findings Prashant Narnaware, the Women and Child Development Commissioner, confirmed that the final report has been submitted to the Maharashtra government. The report, resulting from a thorough investigation and responses to show cause notices given to the JJB members, recommends disciplinary action against the two state-appointed JJB members for their procedural mishandling. Details of the Incident The case stems from a tragic incident on May 19, when a Porsche car, allegedly driven by a minor in an inebriated condition, struck and killed two IT professionals in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area. Th...

Pune Car Accident Case: High Court Orders Release of  Minor from Observation Home In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the immediate release of a 17-year-old boy, who was allegedly involved in the Pune car accident, from the observation home. The minor had been held at the Juvenile Justice Board's observation home for 36 days following the incident.  Overview of the Incident The tragic accident in Pune resulted in the loss of two innocent lives, sparking a public outcry and leading to the juvenile's detention. However, the court ruled that the orders remanding him to the observation home were illegal. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to juvenile justice laws, which prioritize the rehabilitation and social integration of juvenile offenders over punitive measures. High Court's Ruling The division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande emphasized that justice must prevail regardless of public pressure or the severit...