Kerala judge booked for alleged evidence destruction in hit-and-run case

Police in Kochi have registered additional charges against a sitting judge accused of attempting to destroy evidence related to a fatal hit-and-run incident involving his minor son. The fresh charges mark an escalation in the investigation into the case, which has drawn significant public attention.

The judge was initially booked under sections related to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, along with charges of rash and negligent driving. The new charges of evidence destruction add to the legal complications surrounding the case, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances of the incident and the subsequent handling of the case.

The case has raised questions about accountability and procedural propriety in high-profile incidents. Authorities are examining whether proper protocols were followed in the investigation and whether any attempts were made to obstruct the judicial process.

The minor son, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident, also faces charges in connection with the fatal accident. The investigation remains ongoing as police gather evidence and conduct their inquiry into all aspects of the case, including the alleged destruction of evidence.