Why Pune teen accused of mowing down two techies won't stand trial as adult
Sunil Baghel
TNN
Updated: Jul 17, 2025, 15:38 IST
Despite a police plea, the allegedly inebriated teenage driver behind the death of two people in Pune in 2024 will not face trial as an adult.
On July 15, the Pune Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) ruled that a 17-year old who is accused of mowing down two techies in May 2024 while driving a Porsche Taycan under the influence of alcohol, cannot be tried as an adult.
The decision came in response to the Pune Police's decision to alter the charges against the teenager after he was granted bail last year.
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