Geevarghese K.A. v. State of Kerala
LOK 2026 (11) Ker. 43
Equivalent citations: 2026 KER 84602
- Court
- High Court of Kerala
- Bench
- Kauser Edappagath, J.
- Case No.
- B.A. No. 6173 of 2026
Counsel For the petitioner — M. R. Sasith, M. R. Sarin, Muhammed Sulfikar, Parvathi Krishna, P. Santhoshkumar (Karumkulam), Reethu Jacob, Anjana Suresh E., Hasna Jabil, Ann Gini Roy, Venketesh S. P., Mahalekshmy P. S., Seethal P. S. and R. K. Chirutha. For the respondent(s) — Thomas Sabu Vadakkekut, Public Prosecutor.
Provisions referred
- Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), Section 105 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Sections 19 & 185 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act), and Rule 21 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
Headnote
Motor Vehicles & Criminal Law — Bail and Disqualification of Driving Licence.
The applicant was accused of driving a car under the influence of alcohol (BAC of 86 mg/100 ml) in a rash and negligent manner, colliding with a motorcycle and causing the death of the rider. He was charged under Section 105 of BNS and Section 185 of the MV Act in Crime No. 1273/2026 of Kunnamkulam Police Station. The applicant sought regular bail under Section 483 of BNSS, contending an absence of intent/knowledge and noting the absence of criminal antecedents.
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