Mihir Rajesh Shah vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr

ik-118677535 Bombay High Court 25 November 2024 • WRIT PETITION NO. 3529 OF 2024; WRIT PETITION NO.3533 OF 2024; Writ Petition No.3529 of 2024; Writ Petition No.3533 of 2024 • 36 min read

Judges (2)

Bharati Dangre Delivered Manjusha Deshpande Coram

Counsel (8)

H.S. Venegavkar Counsel Respondent Keral Mehta Counsel Petitioner M.M. Deshmukh Counsel Respondent Neha Patil Counsel Petitioner Niranjan Mundargi Counsel Petitioner Rishi Bhuta Counsel Petitioner S.S. Kaushik Counsel Respondent Ujjawal Gandhi Counsel Petitioner

Parties (3)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Mihir Rajesh Shah Petitioner Rajrishi Bindawat Petitioner

Case Significance

Mihir Rajesh Shah vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 25, 2024 (citation: ik-118677535). Two petitioners sought release under Article 21 arguing illegal arrest due to non-communication of grounds of arrest in connection with the high-profile Worli hit-and-run case where a speeding car driven by Mihir Shah killed a fisherman's wife on 7 July 2024. The Court noted the accused drove ruthlessly with the victim's body entangled between bonnet and wheels, fled the spot, and Mihir Shah absconded for two days before arrest. The petitions were dismissed, with the Court balancing accused's The bench comprised Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bharati Dangre.

Summary

Two petitioners sought release under Article 21 arguing illegal arrest due to non-communication of grounds of arrest in connection with the high-profile Worli hit-and-run case where a speeding car driven by Mihir Shah killed a fisherman's wife on 7 July 2024. The Court noted the accused drove ruthlessly with the victim's body entangled between bonnet and wheels, fled the spot, and Mihir Shah absconded for two days before arrest. The petitions were dismissed, with the Court balancing accused's rights against the victim's Article 21 rights.

What was the outcome of Mihir Rajesh Shah vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr?

Two petitioners sought release under Article 21 arguing illegal arrest due to non-communication of grounds of arrest in connection with the high-profile Worli hit-and-run case where a speeding car dri...

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