In a significant development, the High Court has weighed in on the case of Meghana Sawardekar, who has filed a plea challenging the summons issued by the Mardol police. The Court has ruled that Meghana Sawardekar is required to deposit a substantial sum of Rs 2 crore with the court. This monetary deposit, as per the Court's directive, will serve as a provision for potential compensation to individuals who may have been adversely affected.
Meghana Sawardekar and her son underwent an extensive questioning session in front of the Ponda Magistrate on Monday morning, with the proceedings lasting nearly three hours. The testimonies of her two remaining children are scheduled to be recorded on Wednesday.
The High Court of Bombay at Goa rescheduled the hearing for the bail application filed by Shripad, also known as Paresh Sinai Sawardekar, to Thursday, August 24. The accused stands accused of driving the Mercedes SUV recklessly under the influence of alcohol, leading to a tragic accident that claimed three lives and left three others injured on August 6.
The aftermath of the accident case has led to a noteworthy transfer from the Mardol police station to the Crime Branch, Ribandar. The investigation team, led by DySP (Crime Branch) Suraj Halarnkar along with PI Narayan Chimulkar, has been formed specifically for this purpose.