Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Karnataka HC Stays FIR Against Student in Malur Road Rage Case
A judge in Karnataka, named Gayathri, got into a road rage incident with a student named M K Vinay.
The judge and her husband allegedly abused the student and his mother, then chased him and got the police to file a complaint against him and his family.
The student and his family went to the Karnataka High Court, which stopped the case and asked the Chief Justice to look into the judge's behavior.
A group of lawyers also asked the High Court to suspend the judge because they think she was being unfair and using her power wrongly.
Karnataka High Court stayed the FIR against a student and his family in a road rage case involving Judge Gayathri.
Judge Gayathri directed the police to register the FIR after a verbal altercation with the student.
The student and his family allege that the judge and her husband were abusive and chased them.
The Advocate Association of Bengaluru urged the High Court to suspend Judge Gayathri for high-handedness.
Justice M Nagaprasanna recommended action against Judge Gayathri and stayed further proceedings.
- Who
- Judge Gayathri, M K Vinay, Karnataka High Court, Advocate Association of Bengaluru
- What
- Karnataka High Court stays FIR against student in a road rage case involving a judge.
- When
- July 29
- Where
- Malur, Karnataka
- Why
- Due to allegations of high-handedness and inappropriate conduct by Judge Gayathri.
Judge Gayathri's Actions
Student and Advocate Association's Stance
Incident Handling
Judge Gayathri's Actions
Judge Gayathri directed the police to register an FIR against the student and his family after a road rage incident, claiming the student was abusive.
Student and Advocate Association's Stance
The student and his family allege that Judge Gayathri and her husband were abusive and chased them, leading to unjust police action.
Judicial Conduct
Judge Gayathri's Actions
Judge Gayathri's actions were within her perceived authority to ensure justice and maintain decorum.
Student and Advocate Association's Stance
The Advocate Association of Bengaluru argues that Judge Gayathri's behavior was high-handed and inappropriate, questioning her authority to direct police actions.
- Date of Incident
- Three days before July 29
- Location
- Malur, Karnataka
- Judge Involved
- Gayathri
- Student Involved
- M K Vinay
- High Court Judge
- Justice M Nagaprasanna
- Advocate Association
- Advocate Association of Bengaluru