Kerala judge whose son was in fatal hit-and-run likely to face action too

Kerala's Home Minister, Ramesh Chennithala, expressed surprise over the decision to grant bail to the 17-year-old son of a district judge in the fatal hit-and-run case in Kochi. The police department plans to appeal the decision in court. The three children of the deceased, Jayabalakrishan, protested outside a police station after their father's bail was granted, demanding cancellation of bail and suspension of their father's post.

Jayabalakrishan, a 55-year-old eatery owner, was killed when the teenager allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz at high speed. Chennithala stated that the decision was surprising and that the judge should be held accountable for allowing his minor son to drive the luxury car. The children of the deceased vowed not to return home until their demands were met, including cancellation of bail and suspension of their father's post.