A Mumbai sessions court has today greenlit the return of the BEST electric bus involved in the December 9, 2024 Kurla accident to its contractor-owner, EVEY Trans (MUM) Private Ltd, on the condition that a ₹1.25 crore indemnity bond is furnished.

Bond Required: The bond acts as indemnity against any future liabilities as the legal process continues.

Ownership & Handover: The court recognized EVEY Trans as the rightful owner and ordered the Kurla police to return the bus, after recording photographs and preparing formal handover documentation.

Strict Conditions: The bus must not be altered, sold, or changed in color and must be available for court inspection whenever neededInvestigation Update: The chargesheet is already filed; no objection was raised by either the state or BEST

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