Overview
- Justice Neela Gokhale refused release after finding that Shah was heavily inebriated and failed to stop or assist the victims.
- The court cited risks of evidence tampering, potential influence on witnesses, and possible delay to the trial if he were freed.
- Investigators have completed the probe, but the trial has not begun and prime witness Pradeep Nakhwa is yet to depose.
- Police allege Shah struck a scooter on July 7, 2024, injuring Nakhwa and dragging his wife Kaveri to her death before fleeing; he was arrested on July 9.
- Shah is charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which carries 10 years to life, and while his father secured bail, Shah and driver Rajrishi Bidawat remain in custody.