State vs Mihir and Rajrishi — Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case

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12 Jun 2026Hearing

Worli hit-and-run: Court frames culpable homicide charges against Mihir Shah and driver

The Additional Sessions Court has officially framed charges of culpable homicide against Mihir Shah and his driver in the Worli BMW hit-and-run case. Additionally, charges were framed against Mihir's father, former Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, for his alleged involvement in the matter.

Hindustan Times

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court has formally put legal accusations of causing death against the people involved in the crash.
Who:: The Additional Sessions Court is the judge. Mihir Shah and his driver are the accused. Rajesh Shah, a former politician, is accused of involvement.
When:: Reported on 12 Jun 2026.
Where:: Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the Bombay High Court and Additional Sessions Court.
Why:: The court officially recorded these accusations of culpable homicide, which means acting in a way that leads to death.
What it means:: The trial will now proceed as the court has formally recognized these serious charges against the individuals.

14 Jan 2025News

BMW hit-and-run case: HC notice to police as victim’s husband seeks to add murder charge against accused

In November 2024, the HC had dismissed pleas by Mihir and Rajrishi claiming that their arrest was illegal.

The Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The High Court asked the police to respond to a request to add a murder charge.
Who:: The Bombay High Court is the court. The victim's husband is the person seeking the charge. Mihir and Rajrishi are the accused individuals. The police are the agency being notified.
When:: Reported on 14 Jan 2025.
Where:: Bombay High Court, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Why:: The victim's husband requested that the accused face a murder charge instead of the current accusations.
What it means:: The court will now consider if the police must add a murder charge to the case.

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State vs Mihir and Rajrishi — Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case

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Worli hit-and-run: Court frames culpable homicide charges against Mihir Shah and driver

BMW hit-and-run case: HC notice to police as victim’s husband seeks to add murder charge against accused

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