Delhi High Court refuses to alter ‘culpable homicide’ charge against teen in Mercedes 2016 hit-and-run case
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Delhi High Court refused to reduce charges against a 17-year-old accused in a 2016 fatal Mercedes-Benz crash case. Justice Amit Mahajan upheld culpable homicide charges under Section 304 Part II IPC, stating courts cannot conduct mini-trials at notice stage. Evidence prima facie disclosed knowledge that high-speed driving would likely cause death.
Key Entities
Delhi High CourtJustice Amit MahajanJuvenile Justice BoardSection 304 Part II IPC2016 Mercedes hit-and-run case17-year-old