Judge's Son's Accident: Father Accused of Evidence Tampering

In Kochi, the daughter of Jayabalakrishnan, who died in a road accident, has lodged a complaint with the city police. She alleges that the father of the minor driver, who is an additional district judge, tampered with evidence at the accident spot. Bhadrakeerthi RJ, the victim's daughter, claims the judge arrived at the scene approximately 20 minutes after learning of the incident and remained for three hours.

Her complaint, filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) including Section 238 for disappearance of evidence, questions whether the judge's actions obstructed the investigation into the accident's circumstances and the driver's culpability. The complaint asserts that the judge's position or his child's minor status should not shield him from scrutiny for potential evidence destruction or false information provided to protect his son.

Furthermore, the complaint raises suspicions of document and electronic record destruction to prevent their use as evidence in court, requesting action under BNS Section 241. The victim's daughter seeks a thorough investigation into the judge's alleged interference and actions, emphasizing that obstruction of justice is an independent offense.