ಕಾರು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಆಟಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲ: ಅಪ್ರಾಪ್ತ ಮಗನಿಗೆ ಕಾರು ಓಡಿಸಲು ನೀಡಿದ ತಂದೆಗೆ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಿನ್ನಡೆ
The Karnataka High Court refused to drop charges against a father whose underage son caused a fatal car accident.
Reported by Karnataka – KannadaDunia.com · context written by Hushread
In brief
- A 14-year-old boy drove a car that hit a motorcycle, killing three family members near Bengaluru in December 2020.
- The boy's father, Nadeem Ur Rehman, is facing criminal charges for allowing his underage son to drive.
- The High Court emphasized that giving vehicles to minors can have serious consequences and parents are responsible.
- The court declined to cancel the charges before trial, stating that evidence must be reviewed during the legal process.
- Reports highlight that 751 accidents involving underage drivers occurred in Karnataka during 2025, 26, raising safety concerns.
What happened
In December 2020, a 14-year-old boy drove a car that collided with a motorcycle near the Dandinamaramma temple on the old Bengaluru-Mysuru road. The accident resulted in the deaths of Ramesh, his wife Usha, and their five-year-old son Monish, who were riding the motorcycle. Police charged the boy's father, Nadeem Ur Rehman, alleging he allowed his son to drive the car.
Why it matters
This case draws attention to the dangers of allowing minors to operate vehicles and the legal responsibilities of parents. The High Court's decision underscores that parents can be held accountable if their children cause harm while driving without a license. The issue is significant in Karnataka, where hundreds of accidents involving underage drivers have been reported.
How we got here
The fatal accident occurred in December 2020, leading to criminal charges against the boy's father under laws related to causing death by negligence. The father argued that his son took the car without his knowledge, but prosecutors claim he gave the car keys to his son. The High Court reviewed the request to drop charges but decided the case should proceed to trial for a full examination of the facts.
What happens next
The criminal case against the father will move forward in court. The outcome will depend on the evidence presented at trial. Observers will watch for the court's findings on parental responsibility in such incidents.