Iskcon bridge accident accused Tathya Patel granted 87-hour bail

Patel, and the co-accused in this case, his father Pragnesh Patel, had made several pleas to the lower and high court for bail. But looking at the gravity of the case, they were rejected.

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Iskcon bridge accident accused Tathya Patel granted 87-hour bail

He will be released on May 26 at 6 am, and will have to appear by May 29 at 9 pm, as per reports. 

However, if his mother does not undergo surgery, will have to surrender immediately. Earlier in August 2024, Patel was granted a day bail over the death of his grandfather.

Patel’s speeding Jaguar car had ran over innocents on a flyover on S G Highway on the night of July 20, 2023. Around 15-20 were reported to be injured in the horrendous accident.

Patel, and the co-accused in this case, his father Pragnesh Patel, had made several pleas to the lower and high court for bail. But looking at the gravity of the case, they were rejected.

Patel was imprisoned in Sabarmati Jail, where he faces jail time under the following charges: Section 308 (an attempt to culpable homicide) and other Sections, including 279, 337, 338, 304, 504, 506(2), 114, 188, Motor Vehicle Act 177, 184, and 134B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Tathya was returning with  friends late at night after a get-together at a cafe. He was driving at a speed of around 120 kmph when the accident took place, a police probe had found.

A video of Tathya which went viral on social media showed him driving hands-free and recklessly while listening to loud music in the car.

 

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