The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Pune has rejected the police's plea to try the 17-year-old accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case as an adult. The accused, who was driving under the influence and caused a fatal accident resulting in two deaths, will be tried under juvenile provisions. The JJB stated that the case does not qualify as a heinous crime under the Supreme Court's definition, which influenced their decision to dismiss the police's request. The police had argued that the offense was heinous and that the minor was warned not to drive but still did so after consuming alcohol. However, the minor's defense highlighted the absence of prior criminal records and contested the classification of the offense as heinous. The applicable legal provision is Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, which carries a maximum punishment of 10 years. The victim's family has expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, calling for the accused to be tried as an adult. The police have indicated plans to challenge the JJB's order in the High Court. The case has sparked public debate, with various experts and political figures weighing in on the implications of trying juveniles for serious offenses. Families of the victims have voiced their anguish over the ruling, emphasizing the ongoing impact of the tragedy on their lives.