Kerala Judge’s Minor Son Accused In Fatal Ernakulam Road Accident
· India · Indian Express
A 56-year-old eatery owner, Jayabalakrishnan, died after being struck from behind by a luxury car in Ernakulam, Kerala, on Sunday morning. Police have taken the 17-year-old driver, the son of an additional district judge in Thrissur, into custody. The victim's family alleges that the judge intervened at the police station to shield his son, who reportedly lacks a valid driving licence. Investigators are currently awaiting medical reports to determine if the minor was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Authorities have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and causing death by negligence.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked public outcry over the alleged misuse of judicial influence and highlights the legal liability of vehicle owners who permit minors to drive.
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