Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Karnataka High Court Criticizes Judge for Road Rage Incident
A judge in Karnataka was seen on video getting angry at two‑wheeler riders who overtook her car.
The judge and her husband were shown shouting and the judge even told police to beat the riders.
The High Court said this was not proper for a judge and stopped the investigation for now.
The judge may face further action, but the case is still being heard.
The incident shows that judges must act politely even outside court.
Karnataka High Court reprimanded Judge N. Gayathri for alleged road rage in Malur district.
CCTV/viral video shows judge and her husband confronting two‑wheeler riders after overtaking.
Court deemed the judge’s conduct "wholly unbecoming" and ordered a stay on investigations.
Judge allegedly used her position to file complaints and direct police actions against the riders.
Case is pending further hearing, with the court directing the Registrar to seek the Chief Justice’s approval for action.
- Who
- Judge N. Gayathri, Justice M. Nagaprasanna, State Public Prosecutor B. N. Jagadeesh, two‑wheeler riders, 70‑year‑old P. Venkatesh
- What
- Alleged road rage incident involving a judge confronting riders and subsequent legal scrutiny
- When
- Wednesday (date of court hearing)
- Where
- Malur district, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Judge allegedly reacted to overtaking, raising concerns about abuse of judicial office
- Judge
- N. Gayathri
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Incident
- Alleged road rage
- Evidence
- CCTV/viral video
- Action
- Stay on investigation, pending further hearing
