India, Nov. 22 -- The Bombay High Court on Friday rejected the bail plea of Worli hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah, citing concerns that he may tamper with evidence, influence witnesses or evade trial if released.

Justice Neela Gokhale, hearing the plea, observed: "Taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offence and Mihir's conduct post the accident, it is neither a fit case, nor in the interest of justice that Mihir be enlarged on bail."

Shah, son of former Shinde Sena leader Rajesh Shah, is accused of mowing down a couple riding a scooter at Worli Sea Face in the early hours of 7 July 2024. The police say he was drunk and speeding in his BMW when he rammed into the two-wheeler. While the husband, Pradeep Nakhwa, landed o...