Overview
- The Mumbai sessions court, which ruled Friday, denied Mihir Shah’s request to take back the seized BMW.
- Additional Sessions Judge Anil D Salunkhe said the car was used like a weapon and warned it could be reused or altered, which could destroy evidence.
- The prosecution opposed release of the vehicle and stressed serious charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections 105 and 281, along with Motor Vehicle Act violations.
- Police say Shah’s BMW hit a two-wheeler in Worli on July 7, 2024, fatally injuring Kaveri Nakhwa and hurting her husband, and they allege a seat switch with the driver and help from Shah’s father to flee.
- Shah remains in judicial custody with bail earlier rejected by the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court, and the case moves to an April 29 hearing on framing charges.