'Reckless driving, not intent to kill': Court on BMW crash
A Delhi court has raised doubts about the culpable homicide charge against Gaganpreet Makkad, who was involved in the Dhaula Kuan BMW crash that killed senior Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh.
On September 27, 2024, Makkad was granted bail after CCTV footage showed the BMW hitting a divider and overturning before it struck Singh's two-wheeler—contradicting key points from the prosecution.
Judge's exact words
The court highlighted that prosecutors couldn't prove how fast the car was going, even though speed cameras were around—making it tough to show Makkad knew her actions could cause death.
The judge also called out an ambulance crew for leaving without helping and dismissed claims that Makkad refused medical aid, noting video of her helping her family at the scene.
In short: this looks more like a case of reckless driving than one with intent to kill.