'Showed No Remorse': Juvenile Justice Board On Dwarka SUV Teen Driver Who Ran Over Biker

Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 08:16 IST

The minor was produced before the board on February 4, a day after he allegedly drove a speeding Scorpio that struck 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra.

The Juvenile Justice Board that granted temporary bail to the 17-year-old accused in the fatal Dwarka crash recorded that the teenager “appeared to show no remorse" and “did not understand the preciousness of taking a life," reported HT.

The minor was produced before the board on February 4, a day after he allegedly drove a speeding Scorpio that struck 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra. In its order that day, the board observed, “Upon enquiry from the CCL [child in conflict with law, the 17-year-old], it appears that he does not understand the preciousness of life of a person and is not remorseful towards his act."

He was subsequently sent to an observation home for “rehabilitation and appropriate counselling" and for his “safety and security," HT reported.

On February 10, however, the board allowed the teenager interim bail to enable him to appear for his Class 10 board examinations and directed him to surrender on March 9 after the exams.

The request was moved by his counsel, who argued that the boy was “unable to study" in a conducive environment at the observation home. Principal magistrate Chitranshi Arora noted that the board had considered the juvenile’s academic stage and the need to safeguard his educational prospects.

“The need for immediate academic preparation and the continuity of studies constitutes a relevant consideration under the rehabilitative and reformative object of the JJ Act," the order stated, as accessed by HT.

As part of the interim relief, the minor was released into his father’s custody on a personal bond of ₹10,000 with one surety of the same amount, valid until the next hearing on March 9. The board directed the father to ensure his son’s appearance before it, to prevent him from coming into conflict with the law during the interim period, and to ensure the time granted is used strictly for exam preparation.

The order made clear that the arrangement was “purely temporary and interim in nature" and would not set a precedent.

According to police, the SUV driven by the teenager collided with Dhaneshra’s motorcycle and then crashed into a parked cab, critically injuring its driver. The minor, who did not possess a driving licence, was apprehended and placed in an observation home.

A case was registered under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to rash and negligent driving, causing death by negligence, and endangering human life. Police have also bound down the juvenile’s father.

In his bail application, the 17-year-old described himself as a student with a “remarkable academic record" and claimed he had been falsely implicated. The plea termed the incident “purely accidental" and asserted that there was no intention or mens rea to cause injury or death. It stated that he stepped out after the impact and “attempted to assist the victim."

The application further said he informed the police and cooperated with the investigation, adding, “He remained present at the spot and disclosed his identity as the driver of the Scorpio vehicle."

His counsel also argued that the biker was speeding and attempting to overtake a bus before colliding with the SUV, and that the prosecution’s case rested on circumstantial evidence and mechanical inspection rather than independent public eyewitnesses, HT reported.

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