On April 4, Siddharth Sharma was killed as he was hit by a speeding Mercedes that was being driven by the then 17-year-old.
The teenager involved in the Mercedes hit-and-run case was denied bail by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) for the third time on Saturday.
On April 4, Siddharth Sharma was killed as he was hit by a speeding Mercedes that was being driven by the then 17-year-old.
According to sources present during the proceedings, the JJB was at first inclined to grant the juvenile bail keeping his best interests in mind.
The Delhi police, however, opposed bail arguing that investigation was incomplete. The public prosecutor (PP) added that some if the juvenile's friends were yet to be interrogated. The PP said that if the juvenile were to be released then there was a possibility that he would influence the witnesses.
Sources said the defence lawyer pleaded for the juvenile's bail on two main points. The defence claimed that it had been over 14 days since the boy was in custody. The lawyer claimed that the juvenile was depressed being away from home. Assurance was given to the principal magistrate that should the boy be released, he would not drive a car.
The defence further stated that the boy had just completed his class XII exams and he wished to appear for a few entrance exams.
However, the defence and the juvenile's family had no relevant material to prove this claim.
Lawyer's representing the victim's family responded to these claims stating that if it were a matter of depression then perhaps the board was the best place for the juvenile to receive help. "Keeping the boy's history in mind, the fact that he has been driving for many years, it is better if he is counselled by the juvenile board. It is uncertain about what kind of help he will receive once he is home," the lawyer added.
The JJB has reserved its order for Tuesday and has directed the defence to submit evidence that proved the juvenile's intent and plan to appear for the entrance exams.
Shilpa Mittal, the victim's sister, who attended the hearing stated that she had full faith in the Delhi police investigating the case and the justice system.
Following the accident, the father of the juvenile was also arrested and granted bail on charges of abetment.
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