State of Kerala vs Minor accused (Cheranallur road accident)

Timeline

1. 29 Oct 2026News

   Cheranalloor road accident: High Court stays the arrest of the Additional Judge who is the father of the 17-year-old; directed him to appear before the investigation team

   High Court stays the arrest of the Additional Judge who is the father of the 17-year-old in the Cheranalloor road accident. The court was considering the anticipatory bail plea of the Additional Judge.

   Asianet News

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Kerala High Court stopped the police from arresting an additional judge.

   Who:

   The Kerala High Court is the court. The additional judge is the father of a teenager involved in the accident. The police are the investigation team.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Cheranallur, Kerala.

   Why:

   The court was reviewing the judge's request for anticipatory bail, which is a legal plea to avoid arrest before a formal charge.

   What it means:

   The judge is now required to appear before the investigation team as part of the legal process.

2. 27 Oct 2026News

   Cheranalloor accident: Police questioned the judge who is the father of the 17-year-old who drove the car; stated he was unaware the car was taken

   Kochi: Police questioned the Additional Judge who is the father of the 17-year-old accused in the road accident case that led to the death of a scooter rider in Cheranalloor. The police team inquired about details related to the incident.

   Mathrubhumi

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police questioned a judge because his son was allegedly involved in a fatal road accident.

   Who:

   The police are the investigators, the father is an Additional Judge, and his son is the accused teenager.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Cheranalloor, Kerala, and the Cheranalloor Police Station.

   Why:

   The police wanted details about the incident, and the judge claimed he did not know the car was taken.

   What it means:

   The police are gathering facts to investigate how the teenager accessed the car and his role in the crash.