Ernakulam. In Ernakulam, Kerala, the minor son of a judge has been accused of killing a bike rider by hitting him with a speeding Mercedes car. This incident happened late Saturday night. The judge's son was going from Vallarpadam towards Kalamassery in a car without informing his parents. The Kerala High Court had said in a decision in 2024 that if a minor is driving a vehicle, then its owner or parents can be booked under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicle Act. In which there is a provision of three years imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 25 thousand.
A 51-year-old scooter rider was killed in a road accident at Cheranalloor on Container Road in #Kochi in the early hours of Sunday after a #MercedesBenz allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, reportedly son of a judge, collided with his two-wheeler. Police took the minor into custody and seized the vehicle. A case was registered under Sections 281 and 106(1) of the BNS, relating to rash driving on a public way and causing death by negligence. Further investigation is underway.#Kerala
— Ashish (@KP_Aashish) October 25, 2026
According to Ernakulam police, the 17-year-old son of an additional district judge posted in Thrissur district was driving the car. The accident happened around 2.20 am on Saturday near a car showroom at Maraparumbu on Container Road in Cheranallur. 51 year old Jayabalakrishnan, a resident of Nelluvelil, South Chittoor, Cheranallur, lost his life due to a car collision. Jayabalakrishnan was returning home from his shop. Cheranallur police station has registered a case in this matter under sections of BNS. The accused son of a judge has been taken into custody accusing him of causing death by negligent driving. The family of deceased Jayabalakrishnan has alleged that the judge intervened to save their son.
Jayalakshmi, relative of Jayabalakrishnan, says that the judge reached the police station after the accident. When the relatives of the deceased questioned his responsibility, the judge started threatening him. According to Jayalakshmi, when she said something related to ban on driving of vehicles by minors, the judge got angry and said that do not teach the law. Jayalakshmi also alleges that the police immediately removed the car from the spot. He said that he will fight the case in this matter. Because this incident shows the arrogance of the person holding judicial post. According to family members, the judge's son does not have a valid driving license. At the same time, the police say that the responsibility of the vehicle owner is being decided. Also, the judge's son is being tested to see whether he was drunk at the time of the accident.