The family of Jayabalakrishnan, who died after a car allegedly driven by a judge’s 17-year-old son hit his scooter in Kerala’s Cheranalloor, has said it will approach the High Court seeking the judicial officer’s removal from service.
Jayabalakrishnan’s children told reporters they would file a writ petition in the High Court tomorrow, alleging that the judge was unfit to continue in office. including the suspension of four officers, the family demanded the arrest of both the father and son While expressing satisfaction with the latest police action. “The police showed us all documents saying all avenues for court action are done, and justice is in the domain of the judiciary.
The family said it was suspending its protest for now after police explained the steps taken in the case. Police have informed the High Court of the circumstances surrounding the crash, according to the family. Any further action concerning the judge, they said, now rests with the court.
The family also said it would appeal to the district court, alongside the government, seeking cancellation of the teenager’s bail.
