Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Vadodara Car Crash Survivors Challenge Accused's Bail
On March 13, a car driven by Rakshit Chaurasia, a 23-year-old law student, crashed into three two-wheelers in Vadodara, killing one person and injuring seven others.
Chaurasia was allegedly under the influence of drugs.
The survivors, including Purav Patel and the Kewlani family, are exploring legal options to challenge Chaurasia's bail, which was granted on December 22.
The bail conditions include a surety of Rs 1 lakh and regular police check-ins.
The survivors are upset and feel that justice is not being served, as the accident has severely impacted their lives and careers.
They believe that challenging the bail will set a precedent for similar cases.
Rakshit Chaurasia, 23, was granted bail on December 22 for a March 13 car crash in Vadodara that killed one and injured seven.
Chaurasia was allegedly driving under the influence of THC and Codeine, with the car speeding at 140 kmph.
Survivors, including Purav Patel and the Kewlani family, are exploring legal options to challenge the bail.
The bail conditions include a Rs 1 lakh surety, fortnightly police presence, and not leaving Gujarat.
The accident has severely impacted the survivors' lives and careers, with some requiring multiple surgeries and facing career disruptions.
- Who
- Rakshit Chaurasia (accused), Purav Patel (survivor), Hemali (deceased), Vikas Kewlani, Komal Kewlani, Jayesh Kewlani (survivors)
- What
- Car crash under the influence of narcotics, survivors challenging bail
- When
- Accident on March 13, bail granted on December 22
- Where
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Why
- Accused was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs, causing the crash
- Date of Accident
- March 13
- Accused
- Rakshit Chaurasia
- Victims
- Eight people, one fatality
- Accused's Age
- 23
- Bail Conditions
- Rs 1 lakh surety, fortnightly police presence, no leaving Gujarat
- Car Speed at Impact
- 140 kmph
- Substances Found
- THC and Codeine
- Survivors' Legal Action
- Exploring options to challenge bail