Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Prosecution Submits Draft Charges in Worli Hit-and-Run Case
A woman named Kaveri Nakhawa died in a hit-and-run accident in Worli, Mumbai, on July 7, 2024.
A man named Mihir Shah, who was driving a BMW, allegedly hit Kaveri and her husband Pradip on a two-wheeler.
Kaveri was dragged for nearly 2 kilometers and later died from her injuries.
The prosecution has submitted draft charges against Mihir Shah, his father Rajesh Shah, and their driver Rajrishi Bindawat.
The main charge against Mihir Shah is culpable homicide not amounting to murder, which can lead to 10 years to life imprisonment.
The family of the victim wanted Shah to be charged with murder, but the court said the trial court can decide on adding or changing charges.
Mihir Shah is currently in jail after his bail plea was rejected by the Supreme Court.
Prosecution submitted draft charges against Mihir Shah for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in the 2024 Worli hit-and-run case.
The victim, Kaveri Nakhawa, was dragged for nearly 2 kilometers and died from her injuries.
The family sought murder charges, but the Bombay High Court dismissed the plea, stating the trial court has the power to alter charges.
Additional charges include rash and negligent driving, and causing disappearance of evidence or giving false information against Shah's father and driver.
Mihir Shah is currently in jail after his bail plea was rejected by the Supreme Court.
- Who
- Mihir Shah, Rajesh Shah, Rajrishi Bindawat (accused); Kaveri Nakhawa (victim)
- What
- Hit-and-run case resulting in the death of Kaveri Nakhawa
- When
- Incident on July 7, 2024; Prosecution submitted draft charges in 2025
- Where
- Worli, Mumbai
- Why
- Prosecution believes there is evidence to charge Mihir Shah under Section 105 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Victim
- Kaveri Nakhawa
- Accused
- Mihir Shah, Rajesh Shah, Rajrishi Bindawat
- Date of Incident
- July 7, 2024
- Location
- Worli, Mumbai
- Charges Filed
- Section 105 (1) (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 281 (rash and negligent driving), Section 238 (causing disappearance of evidence or giving false information)
- Maximum Punishment
- 10 years to life imprisonment for Section 105 (1)
