Mumbai Hit-And-Run Case: Accused Rajesh father of accused Mihir Shah, who was driving the BMW that crashed into a bike leading to one death, has been granted bail by  Sewree Court on Monday. This comes less than 24 hours after his arrest.

The development came hours after the court sent him to judicial custody. He filed a bail plea before the court that granted him bail.

Rajesh Shah, who owns the car, and Bidawat, who was in the luxury vehicle at the time of the accident, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly helping Mihir escape after the crash, and they were produced before the court on Monday.

The accident took place at nearly 5:30 AM when the deceased, along with her husband, riding on a bike, were passing in front of Atria Mall in Worli. A BMW car ran over them, and the woman, identified as Kaveri Nakhwa, was killed.

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The police have booked all three under a range of charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

The court noted that Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) did not apply to Rajesh Shah, a leader of the ruling Shiv Sena from neighbouring Palghar district.

Mihir Shah was still absconding and the police have formed six teams to arrest him. A Look Out Circular (LOC) has also been put out against Mihir Shah to prevent him from fleeing the country.

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Mihir Shah was driving the car that crushed the woman. An FIR has also been registered based on Pradeep Nakhawa's statement under various sections of the BNS and the Motor Vehicle Act, including Sections 105, 281, 125(b), 238, 324(4), 184, 134(a), 134(b), and 187.

(With inputs from agencies)