Bandra Road Accident Case: Mumbai Sessions Court Rejects Nutritionist Megha Rawal’s Bail Plea In 8-Year-Old Boy’s Death
Mumbai, September 7, 2026: The sessions court on Monday rejected the bail application of nutritionist Megha Rawal, involved in the accident resulting in the death of an eight-year-old boy in Bandra. On August 30 afternoon, Rawal was returning home from a farmer's market when the accident occurred. Eyewitnesses and Ansh’s family alleged she was speaking on her mobile phone when her Innova Crysta…
On September 7, 2026, the Mumbai Sessions Court denied bail to nutritionist Megha Rawal in connection with the fatal accident that claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy in Bandra. The incident occurred on August 30 afternoon when Rawal was returning home from a farmer's market. Eyewitnesses and Ansh's family claimed that she was distracted by her mobile phone while driving, causing her Innova Crysta to strike the boy as he crossed the road.
The court's decision was influenced by arguments from the father of the deceased boy's lawyer. He claimed that Rawal's family had threatened a witness not to disclose the full details of what transpired to the police. The lawyer also pointed out the stark socioeconomic disparity between the families, with the victim's family being poor hawkers and the accused's family being affluent. He urged the court to take measures to safeguard witnesses due to the potential influence of the accused family.
Rawal's defense counsel, Niranjan Mundargi, contended that the event was unfortunate and that keeping her in custody would not contribute to justice. The lawyer further argued that the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was not applicable, as the incident was merely an accident.
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