Court Orders Release of Ritika Maloo, Cites Unlawful Arrest in Fatal Car Crash Case

A Maharashtra court ordered the release of Ritika Maloo who was accused of causing a fatal accident while intoxicated, terming her arrest unlawful. Despite surrendering after four months, the court highlighted procedural lapses in her arrest and instructed action against the investigating officer.

A Maharashtra court has ordered the immediate release of Ritika Maloo, accused of fatally striking two men while driving under the influence in February. The court termed her recent arrest unlawful due to procedural lapses.

Maloo had surrendered to police more than four months post-incident but was placed under arrest. However, the 7th Judicial Magistrate First Class A V Khedkar-Garad declared the arrest invalid.

On February 25, Maloo allegedly drove her car recklessly, leading to a fatal crash that killed two scooter riders. The court directed the police for her release and instructed action against the investigating officer.

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