Pune Porsche Crash: Accused Family’s Celebration Video Sparks Outrage Amid Ongoing Trial
A video showing the family of a Pune builder celebrating his release on bail has gone viral on social media, reigniting public anger over a case that claimed the lives of two young software engineers nearly two years ago.
The footage, which surfaced on May 27, 2026, shows Vishal Agarwal and his wife Shivani Agarwal dancing to the Bollywood song “Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, Dosto Salaam Karo,” both wearing garlands made of high-denomination currency notes — a scene of unvarnished opulence that has drawn sharp criticism online and reopened wounds for the families of the victims.
Agarwal had spent 22 months in custody before being granted bail by the Supreme Court in March 2026. The video has since spread across social media platforms, prompting widespread debate about justice, accountability, and the message such celebrations send while the criminal trial remains underway. Local authorities have yet to issue a statement on the footage.
The Accident That Started It All
In the early hours of May 19, 2024, at approximately 2:30 AM, a 17-year-old was allegedly driving his father’s unregistered Porsche Taycan Turbo S — a vehicle worth approximately ₹2.5 crore — at speeds estimated between 150 and 200 kmph through Pune’s Kalyani Nagar neighbourhood.
According to police, the minor had no driving licence and was heavily intoxicated after being illegally served alcohol at two premium pubs despite being underage. He had been celebrating his Class 12 board exam results that evening.
The car allegedly rammed into a motorcycle from behind, flinging the two riders approximately 16 feet. Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, both 24-year-old software engineers from Madhya Pradesh, died on the spot.
A Controversial Bail and Nationwide Outrage
Within 15 hours of the crash, the Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to the minor on conditions that many described as shockingly lenient — including the requirement to write a 300-word essay on road safety.
The order triggered nationwide outrage, with citizens, legal experts, and politicians questioning whether the system was treating the case with the seriousness it demanded.
Pune Police subsequently approached the JJB to review its order. The board modified its decision and sent the juvenile to an observation home.
The Cover-Up Investigation
As investigators delved deeper into the case, allegations of a systematic cover-up emerged.
According to police, Vishal Agarwal and his wife Shivani allegedly bribed doctors at Sassoon General Hospital to discard the minor’s blood sample and replace it with his mother’s blood, to fabricate a “Nil Alcohol” report.
The family was also accused of abducting their household driver, confining him, and coercing him to take the blame through threats and monetary inducements.
Ten people were eventually arrested in connection with the case. These included the minor’s parents, his grandfather, Sassoon Hospital doctors Ajay Taware and Shrihari Halnor, hospital staff Atul Ghatkamble, middleman Amar Gaikwad, and the parents of two other juveniles who were in the car at the time — Aditya Sood and Ashish Mittal.
The Maharashtra Medical Council suspended the medical licences of both doctors for their roles in the alleged tampering with evidence.
Police Suspensions and Systemic Questions
Two Pune Police officers were suspended in May 2024 for what authorities described as delayed reporting of the accident to their superiors.
The suspensions raised broader questions about how the case was handled from the very beginning — from the initial response at the crash site to the JJB’s controversial bail conditions.
The case became a flashpoint for public frustration over perceived leniency toward wealthy and influential accused persons, and prompted calls for reforms in how juvenile justice boards handle serious offences.
The Bail Timeline: From Custody to Release
The legal proceedings saw a gradual release of all ten accused over a period of nearly two years.
In June 2024, the Bombay High Court ordered the release of the juvenile from the observation home. In December 2025, the Bombay High Court rejected the bail pleas of eight of the accused.
However, the Supreme Court began granting relief in early 2026. On February 2, 2026, the apex court granted bail to three co-accused — Gaikwad, Sood, and Mittal — noting that they had already spent 18 months in custody. The bench also made significant remarks on parenting.
On February 26, 2026, the Supreme Court sought the Maharashtra government’s response to Vishal Agarwal’s bail plea. On March 10, 2026, the court granted him bail, with the bench noting prolonged pre-trial detention and the fact that other co-accused had already received relief.
In April 2026, Shivani Agarwal was released on bail — the first among the ten accused to receive bail from the trial court.
Justice Nagarathna’s Remarks on Parenting
During the bail hearings, Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court made pointed observations about parental responsibility. According to court records, Justice Nagarathna said that parents are to be blamed for incidents involving juveniles, as they do not have control over their children.
She observed that parents who give money and expensive cars to children instead of spending time with them fail in their responsibility. She further noted that celebrations cannot mean reckless driving that puts innocent lives at risk.
The bench also acknowledged that even the maximum punishment for a juvenile driver is three years, as the matter is being heard by the JJB.
Victim Families Speak Out
For the families of Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, the bail grants and the viral celebration video have compounded their grief.
Ashwini Koshta’s mother, Mamata Koshta, told PTI: “It’s been two years, but nothing has happened… we are awaiting justice, and those who killed my daughter are out on bail. It is extremely painful… my daughter is no more.
Those monsters are yet to be punished. They are roaming freely. It feels like the law is only strict for ordinary people, while influential people can escape punishment easily. But normal people like us don’t get heard at all.”
Aneesh’s mother, Savita Awadhiya, expressed similar anguish: “It has been two years, and my son still has not received justice. All the people who were inside jail are gradually being granted bail.
It feels as if Agarwal had influenced people with money earlier, and perhaps even now, he may have influenced the new judge because Shivani Agarwal got bail, and all the doctors and others involved also gradually received bail.
We demanded that, since the accident was caused by a minor, a law be made so that people learn not to give vehicles to underage children or allow them such freedom.
When a child is drinking heavily in pubs and driving an expensive car, the parents are also responsible because they allowed it.”
Where the Case Stands Now
The criminal trial in the Pune Porsche crash case remains subjudice, with proceedings continuing in the trial court. None of the accused has been convicted, and the juvenile’s case is being separately heard by the Juvenile Justice Board.
The viral celebration video has reignited public debate about the case, raising questions that extend beyond the courtroom: about the accountability of parents who enable underage driving, about the perceived disparity in how the justice system treats the wealthy and the ordinary, and about what justice means for families who have waited two years for answers.
As the trial continues, the images of currency garlands and Bollywood music stand in stark contrast to the grief of two mothers in Madhya Pradesh who are still waiting for their children to receive justice.
