Ram Jhula Hit-and-Run Case Transferred to New Judge After 10 Adjournments The high-profile Ram Jhula hit-and-run case, which resulted in the deaths of two young men on the bridge in February 2024, has been transferred to a new judge after prolonged delays. The case, which had been stalled for months at the charge-framing stage, was moved to a different court following repeated adjournments and the families’ persistent demands for expedited justice. The next hearing, originally scheduled for September 2, had been postponed by over 100 days, prompting frustration among the victims’ relatives. The incident occurred on February 25, 2024, when a speeding Mercedes, allegedly driven by Ritika Maloo under the influence of alcohol, collided with a two-wheeler on the Ram Jhula bridge. The crash claimed the lives of Mohammad Atif and Mohammad Hussain Gulam Mustafa, both in their early thirties. Hussain, a software engineer and the sole breadwinner of his family, died instantly, while Atif succumbed to his injuries hours later. Forensic tests confirmed the presence of alcohol in Maloo’s blood sample, underscoring the severity of the incident. Despite directives from the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court to expedite the case and transfer the investigation to the State CID, the trial faced significant delays. The court granted more than 10 adjournments, citing the backlog of pending cases. The families of the deceased, particularly Atif’s elder brother Atik, expressed anguish over the prolonged wait for justice. Atik criticized the judicial system, stating, “We are getting long dates. Can anyone understand our pain?” The emotional toll was further compounded by the death of Hussain’s father, Ghulam Mustafa, who passed away in March 2024, unable to endure the trauma of the delay.#nagpur_bench #ram_jhula_bridge #ritika_maloo #mohammad_atif #mohammad_hussain_gulam_mustafa
