Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Mumbai Court Grants Bail in BMW Hit-and-Run Case
A court in Mumbai gave bail to Nihal Solanki, a 21-year-old man accused in a BMW crash.
The accident happened near Marine Drive while police officers were working at a checkpoint.
Prosecutors said the car hit barricades and two officers.
One officer, Krishnakant Mishra, suffered several broken bones.
His injuries may require knee-replacement surgery.
Solanki’s family agreed to pay Mishra ₹22 lakh.
The agreement was made through mediation.
The judge said keeping Solanki in custody was no longer needed because the investigation was finished.
Solanki must follow the payment agreement and attend the trial.
A Mumbai sessions court granted bail to 21-year-old Nihal Solanki in the Marine Drive BMW crash case.
Prosecutors allege Solanki drove into barricades and injured two police personnel during a night nakabandi.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Krishnakant Mishra suffered multiple fractures and was advised knee-replacement surgery.
Solanki’s family agreed to pay Mishra ₹22 lakh through a mediation-centre consent term.
The court said further custody was unnecessary after the investigation and charge-sheet were completed, but ordered Solanki to attend trial and follow the agreement.
- Who
- Nihal Solanki, 21, was granted bail; the injured complainant was Assistant Sub-Inspector Krishnakant Mishra, 56, along with another constable.
- What
- The Mumbai sessions court granted bail in a case alleging that Solanki’s BMW struck police barricades and injured two officers.
- When
- The court granted bail on August 20, 2026; the incident was reported as occurring around 5:30 a.m. on May 23 or May 24.
- Where
- The incident occurred at a nakabandi post on Marine Drive, Mumbai, and the bail was granted by a Mumbai sessions court.
- Why
- The court cited the completed investigation, filed charge-sheet, lack of need for further custodial interrogation, Solanki’s age and circumstances, and a ₹22 lakh compensation agreement.
Defense
Prosecution and complainant
Need for continued custody
Defense
Solanki’s lawyers argued that the investigation was complete and the charge-sheet had been filed, so further custodial interrogation was unnecessary.
Prosecution and complainant
The prosecution and complainant’s advocate emphasized that Mishra was seriously injured while performing official duties and continued to suffer consequences.
Bail and compensation
Defense
The defense proposed an arrangement for compensation, leading to a mediation-centre consent term under which Solanki’s family would pay ₹22 lakh.
Prosecution and complainant
The prosecution and complainant accepted the compensation arrangement in the context of the injuries and the uninsured vehicle, while the court required Solanki to comply with it during the case.
- Accused
- Nihal Solanki, a 21-year-old Vasai resident
- Injured officer
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Krishnakant Mishra, 56
- Location
- Marine Drive, Mumbai
- Reported incident
- A BMW allegedly struck a laser barricade and police personnel during a nakabandi
- Injuries
- Mishra suffered multiple fractures; another constable was also injured
- Compensation
- Solanki’s family agreed to pay Mishra ₹22 lakh
- Court conditions
- Solanki must comply with the consent terms and attend the trial regularly