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1. Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to Additional District Judge in son's fatal Kochi crash

Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to Additional District Judge in son's fatal Kochi crash

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to an Additional District Judge, also a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal judge, whose 17-year-old son was allegedly involved in a fatal car accident in Kochi on October 25. Justice Kauser Edappagath observed that custodial interrogation of the judicial officer was not necessary at this stage and questioned the state's insistence on arresting him, noting there was no indication that he had failed to cooperate with the investigation. The officer was booked under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, which makes a vehicle's owner or guardian liable for offences committed by a minor driving the vehicle. The court noted the investigating team had searched his residence and seized items, and said custodial interrogation could be permitted if absolutely necessary, but the circumstances did not warrant it. It also remarked that the government should file detailed replies in every bail application. The High Court had on October 29 granted interim protection from arrest and directed him to cooperate with the investigation. The case relates to the early hours of October 25, when a Mercedes-Benz allegedly driven by the judge's 17-year-old son rammed into a scooter from behind, killing its rider Jayabalakrishnan, 55. The car was registered in the judicial officer's name. A day after the accident, the Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to the minor, but police later invoked Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, along with relevant Motor Vehicles Act provisions. In his bail plea, the judge maintained that he was unaware his son had taken the vehicle and was asleep when the incident occurred, and argued that the intention or knowledge required to attract Section 105 BNS could not automatically be attributed to him on account of his son's actions. Opposing the plea, the victim's family sought a thorough investigation into the judge's conduct after the accident, alleging that he remained at the scene for around three hours and seeking clarification on whether any evidence was removed or concealed. The prosecution's appeal seeking cancellation of the minor's bail was dismissed by the Special Court for Women and Children in Ernakulam, meaning the 17-year-old will remain out on bail while the case proceedings and investigation continue. With anticipatory bail granted to the father and the prosecution's appeal against the minor's bail dismissed, both accused will remain out of custody as the investigation and legal proceedings in the fatal accident case continue.

2. Kerala Mercedes crash victim's family to move Supreme Court against bail to accused whose father is a judge

The family of a victim in the Kerala Mercedes crash has decided to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court's order granting bail to the accused, whose father is a judge. The victim's da

3. Supreme Court refuses to shift Tirupati laddu case trial out of Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court refused to shift the trial in the Tirupati laddu case out of Andhra Pradesh. It had directed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) shall work under the supervision of the CBI dir

4. Madras High Court grants John Doe interim injunction against piracy of Suriya film Scene

The Madras High Court on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, issued a John Doe interim injunction against unauthorised copying, recording, camcording, reproducing, uploading, downloading, streaming or hostin

5. Ernakulam court upholds juvenile's bail in Cheranalloor crash, criticises police and prosecution

Ernakulam court upholds juvenile's bail in Cheranalloor crash, criticises police and prosecution

The Additional District and Sessions Court in Ernakulam, designated to try cases involving atrocities against women and children, dismissed appeals by the prosecution and the family of the deceased seeking suspension of bail granted to a 17-year-old in the Cheranalloor crash. Judge Kavitha Gangadharan questioned the basis for registering the FIR against the teenager in conflict with law, noting that such registration is warranted only for offences carrying a punishment of seven years' imprisonment or more. The court criticised multiple alterations to the FIR and the police for showing scant regard for the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, including the absence of the mandated social background report. It read out relevant provisions to the investigation officer, an Assistant Commissioner with the Crime Branch, and observed that police are not expected to act beyond the law even under pressure. The judge asked the prosecution to show reason for not imposing a fine while dismissing the appeals. Earlier, the court directed the investigation officer to submit within an hour details of FIRs in the district or elsewhere in the State involving juvenile drivers in which Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, on culpable homicide not amounting to murder, had been invoked. The officer submitted details of nine accident cases involving juveniles in the district, but Section 105 had not been invoked in any. The court also criticised the investigating agency for filing the bail appeal in the wrong court instead of the designated juvenile court, the only such court in the district, and sought to know whether the prosecution doubted that the Juvenile Justice Model Rules constituted the sole State government framework for children in conflict with law. Bhadrakeerthi R.J., daughter of victim Jayabalakrishnan, expressed dismay over the verdict and said people of Keralam would lose faith in the courts; she said they had expected a favourable verdict from this court and the High Court, which granted anticipatory bail to the judicial officer who is the father of the juvenile accused, and that they would continue their fight.

1. In Re: XXX, A Judicial Officer in the District Judge Cadre of Rajasthan Judicial Services (02.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1263/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by a Judicial Officer from the Rajasthan Judicial Services, challenging adverse remarks made by the High Court regarding alleged negligence in judgment

2. N. Sridhar Reddy vs. The State of A.P. through Secretary and Ors. (03.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1262/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether a foreign divorce decree obtained by Dr. N. Sridhar Reddy from a UK court, on grounds not recognized under Indian law, could shield him from bigamy charges

3. Shekappa and Ors. vs. State of Karnataka (03.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1261/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Shekappa and others against the State of Karnataka, focusing on the reversal of their acquittal by the High Court for the murder of Mallappa and Gula

4. Goverdhan vs. The State of Rajasthan (03.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1260/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal of Goverdhan against the State of Rajasthan concerning his conviction under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide. The core issue

5. Akanksha Devi vs. State of U.P. and Ors. (02.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1253/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of Akanksha Devi's disqualification from recruitment as a Constable in the U.P. Police due to alleged medical unfitness related to a squint eye. Despite

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