Court grants bail to driver of bus in Bhandup accident case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a bus driver involved in a fatal accident, noting that the driver may not have been properly trained to operate electric buses. The court highlighted that the transport undertaking assigned the driver despite his lack of certification.
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The case raises significant questions regarding corporate accountability and safety training protocols for public transportation workers.
MUMBAI The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Santosh Sawant, driver of a bus of BEST, in the Bhandup station accident case in which four persons died and 12 persons suffered injuries. The court said the defence argument had substance at the stage of bail: Sawant may not have received training that BEST requires to operate a bus that runs on electricity. Justice Shyam Chandak made the observation while granting bail. 36 hospitalised after eating at Mumbai wedding, food poisoning suspected 36 hospitalised after eating at Mumbai wedding, food poisoning suspected The Maharashtra food safety body, led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, was alerted after the guests, including four children, fell ill. 36 hospitalised after eating at Mumbai wedding, food poisoning suspected storyline 1 The court took note of a letter that a depot manager of BEST sent to the police on January 7.
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