The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the State of Gujarat challenging the Gujarat High Court’s order granting bail in the 2025 Vadodara car crash case. Notably, the Court declined to interfere with the relief granted to the accused.
A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice N.V. Anjaria upheld the bail granted to 23-year-old law student Rakshit Ravish Chorasiya.
State Raises Serious Allegations Against Accused
According to the State, the accused drove under the influence of drugs and caused three collisions. The incident, which occurred in March 2025, resulted in one fatality and injuries to nine others.
Furthermore, the State’s counsel argued that the accused showed no remorse and allegedly shouted “another round, another round” after the incident. In addition, the prosecution informed the Court that another FIR had been registered against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Bench Questions Need for Continued Detention
During the hearing, the Court noted that the accused had already spent nearly nine months in custody. Therefore, it questioned the State on the necessity of continued detention and asked why he should remain incarcerated.
In response, the State contended that the accused posed a threat to society and described him as a drug addict. Moreover, it argued that the High Court had granted bail primarily based on his age and the circumstances of intoxication.
Debate on Applicability of BNS Provisions
Subsequently, the Bench asked about the maximum punishment applicable in the case. The State submitted that Section 105 Part II of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) applied.
However, the Court observed that the act did not appear deliberate or voluntary. On the other hand, the State argued that driving under the influence of drugs implied knowledge of the risk to human life, thereby attracting Section 105 of the BNS.
Supreme Court Dismisses State’s Petition
Ultimately, after considering the submissions, the Court emphasised the period of custody already undergone by the accused. Accordingly, it found no reason to interfere with the High Court’s order and dismissed the petition.
Charges Against the Accused
The accused, Rakshit Ravish Chorasiya, has been booked under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including:
- Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder)
- Section 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way)
- Section 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others)
- Section 324(5) (mischief)
- Section 54 (abettor present when offence is committed)
Additionally, he faces charges under the Motor Vehicles Act, including:
- Section 134 (duty of owner to provide information)
- Section 177 (general penalty provision)
- Section 184 (dangerous driving)
- Section 185 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs)
Case Title: State of Gujarat v. Rakshit Ravish Chorasiya
Case No.: SLP (Crl) No. 4371/2026
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