Kerala Judge Booked Under MV Act For Minor Son's Fatal Luxury Car Crash

The Hindu · india

A judge in Keralam has been booked under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act after his 17-year-old son allegedly caused a fatal accident. The judge is the registered owner of the luxury car that rammed into a scooter, killing 55-year-old Jayabalakrishnan. Police are taking steps to comply with Supreme Court guidelines for booking a judge. The Juvenile Justice Board granted the teenager bail, citing no prior criminal record, a decision that has drawn protests from the victim's family and various outfits demanding action against the judge.