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Pune Porsche Case: Police Challenges JJB’s Refusal to Try Accused as Adult

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Police Appeal to Higher Court The Pune Police have escalated the controversial Pune Porsche crash case by moving an application before the sessions court, challenging the Juvenile Justice Board’s (JJB) decision to reject their plea to try the 17-year-old accused as an adult. Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray confirmed that the prosecution argued the JJB’s ruling was flawed. According to Hiray, the application was filed on 7 August 2025 , and a hearing date will be fixed once the case is listed. An officer from Pune Police added that the necessary approvals from the district collector were secured before approaching the sessions court.

Pune Porsche Accident: Juvenile Accused's Bail Cancelled, Sent to Observation Home

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Pune Porsche Accident: Juvenile Accused's Bail Cancelled, Sent to Observation Home In a significant development in the Pune Porsche accident case, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) has cancelled the bail of the 17-year-old boy accused of causing the deaths of a biker and a pillion rider. The accused has been remanded to a juvenile observation home for 14 days, until June 5, as confirmed by Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar. The Incident The tragic accident occurred on May 19, 2024, in Pune's Kalyani Nagar. The luxury car, driven by the juvenile, collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of two young IT professionals, Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhia, both from Madhya Pradesh. The initial investigation revealed that the accused had been served alcohol at a bar prior to the accident, raising questions about the accountability of the establishment. Legal Proceedings The Pune Police filed a review application with the JJB, requesting that the accused be tried as an a...