Vidyavihar SUV Crash Case: Victim’s Wife Challenges Minor’s Bail, Moves Sessions Court

The wife of a man who died in a Vidyavihar accident has challenged the bail granted to a minor accused, moving the sessions court. The plea seeks cancellation of bail, citing seriousness of the offence and the need to ensure justice during the investigation.

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Charul Shah Joshi Updated: Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 10:07 PM IST
Bombay High Court hears widow’s plea challenging bail of accused minor’s father in Vidyavihar crash case | File Photo

Bombay High Court hears widow’s plea challenging bail of accused minor’s father in Vidyavihar crash case | File Photo

Mumbai, April 8: Minal Patel, the wife of Dhrumil Patel, who died in a fatal accident in Vidyavihar in February, has moved the sessions court challenging the Juvenile Justice Board's (JJB) order granting bail to the 17-year-old accused.

On February 5, an SUV allegedly driven by the minor rammed into a scooter, critically injuring Patel and her husband. Dhrumil succumbed nine days later. The JJB granted the juvenile bail on March 7, stating offence seriousness is no ground for bail rejection.

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Patel’s plea, filed through advocate Ruben Mascarenhas, seeks the minor's detention in an observation home until the investigation is complete. The plea argues that in culpable homicide cases involving recklessness and potential evidence tampering, the victim’s rights and justice must be weighed against the 'best interest' principle for juveniles.

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Published on: Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 10:07 PM IST

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