New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The legal counsel for a minor accused of killing a 23 year old in a crash in Delhi's Dwarka has led to a controversy by appealing for sympathy for the teenager, citing "academic stress" and "trauma." Defence lawyer Lal Singh Thakur stated that the accused is struggling to focus on his board exams and is receiving threatening calls following the fatal SUV collision, arguing that the minor's decision not to flee the scene reflects commendable behaviour despite the gravity of the incident.

Lal Singh Thakur, lawyer for the alleged minor accused in the accident, said, "The incident that happened on February 3rd is very unfortunate and painful. I am also a parent. The entire family has been severely stressed and traumatis...