Kerala High Court Protects Judge From Arrest In Fatal Kochi Mercedes Crash Case Involving Minor Son

The Kerala High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Additional District Judge Kauser Edappagath in connection with a fatal car accident in Kochi that involved his 17-year-old son. The teenager was allegedly driving a Mercedes-Benz when it crashed into a scooter on October 25, killing the rider, identified as Jayabalakrishnan, a 55-year-old street-food vendor.

The court heard the judge's anticipatory bail plea and directed the police not to arrest him until further notice. Edappagath must appear before the investigating officer at 1 pm on Thursday and any other time as directed. The police are instructed not to arrest him until further orders. The court questioned the need for further interrogation and arrest, emphasizing that Edappagath is a judicial officer who would cooperate with the investigation.