Cheranalloor accident: petition by victim’s daughter alleges judge tampered with evidence

Forensic officials collect evidence from the car involved in a fatal accident at Cheranalloor in Kochi, in which a 55-year-old scooter rider was killed after the car allegedly rammed into his scooter. (File photo) | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT

Bhadrakeerthi R.J., the daughter of Jayabalakrishnan who died after a luxury car reportedly driven by the minor son of an Additional District Judge rammed his two-wheeler at Cheranalloor here in the early hours of October 25, has petitioned the Cheranalloor Station House Officer seeking registration of a criminal case under Section 238 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

In her petition, she has alleged that the Additional District Judge, who owned the car, destroyed evidence at the accident spot and tried to deflect the probe. The probe must also cover other applicable legal provisions, including Section 240 that pertains to providing false information and also Section 241.