Vedant Agarwal, the son of Brahma Realty builder Vishal Agarwal, was granted bail barely 12 hours after a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two individuals by a vacation court.
Vedant Agarwal, 17, was driving a Porsche at high speed when it collided with a motorcycle in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area.
Educational and Behavioral Conditions Imposed
Alongside standard parental supervision, the court imposed unique educational conditions on Vedant:
- Vedant must visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to study traffic rules and regulations and present his findings within 15 days.
- He is required to write a 300-word essay on the impact of road accidents.
- Vedant must assist an RTO officer in studying traffic rules for 15 days and submit a report.
- He is to visit a de-addiction counseling center and submit the counseling report to the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).
- Vedant must consult with a psychologist and a psychiatric doctor at Sassoon Hospital, with the report to be submitted within 15 days.
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Details of the Incident and Charges
Vedant Agarwal was driving the Porsche that hit a motorcycle, dragging one victim and colliding with another two-wheeler and a car. He faces charges of rash and negligent driving, endangering life, and causing death by negligence under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Act. He is also booked under Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the IPC and may be tried as an adult. Additionally, his father and a pub that allegedly served liquor to Vedant were also booked.
Legal Representation and Family Assurance
Prashant Patil, Vedant Agarwal’s lawyer, confirmed his client’s arrest and the court’s decision: “Vedant Agarwal has been arrested in the case registered at Yerwada police station. The Hon’ble Court was kind enough to grant bail to my client on certain conditions. We have full confidence in the investigation and will continue to cooperate with the police authorities. My client is bound to abide by the strict terms of the Hon’ble Court. We will attend the proceedings and await the outcome of the investigation.” Vedant’s grandfather also assured the court that his grandson would focus on his studies or vocational training and avoid negative influences.
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Criticism of Judicial Leniency
The court’s lenient approach towards Vedant Agarwal, whose negligence resulted in two fatalities, has sparked a debate on whether the justice system favors the affluent. Critics argue that the educational tasks and parental monitoring imposed on Vedant Agarwal do not adequately reflect the gravity of his offense. Many believe a more stringent punishment would better serve justice and act as a deterrent for similar actions in the future.
This case underscores ongoing concerns about the impartiality of the justice system and its ability to hold individuals accountable, regardless of their social or economic status.
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