Lamborghini crash victim seeks settlement, says driver behind the wheel, not Shivam

While the defence has submitted supporting affidavits, police continue to maintain that Shivam was behind the wheel. The court has reserved its order.

The high-profile Lamborghini crash case in Kanpur has taken a fresh turn after the injured complainant moved court seeking a settlement and stated that Shivam Mishra, the son of a tobacco tycoon, was not driving the car at the time of the accident.

In an affidavit filed before the court, the complainant — who sustained injuries in the crash — said the luxury vehicle was being driven by Mohan Lal when the incident occurred. The development comes amid a dispute over who was behind the wheel during the accident, which had earlier triggered police action and public scrutiny due to the involvement of a high-end sports car.

Counsel representing the accused said they had strongly presented their case before the court and submitted supporting documents, including sworn affidavits. According to the advocate, the injured complainant has now placed a compromise application before the court, confirming that Mohan Lal was driving the Lamborghini at the time of the crash.

An affidavit by Mohan Lal has also been submitted, detailing the sequence of events related to the accident. The defence maintains that these documents clarify the factual position and contradict the police version.

However, police have maintained in their investigation that Shivam was driving the vehicle when the accident took place. The case had initially been registered on the basis of this claim, and the investigation proceeded accordingly.

With conflicting versions now formally placed on record, the court heard arguments and examined the documents submitted by all sides. After considering the pleadings and evidence, the court has reserved its order.