"Being Judge Doesn't Permit Arrogance, Must Maintain Dignity": Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court strongly criticized a woman judge, N. Gayathri, for alleged heavy-handed conduct in a road rage incident, where she reportedly directed police to beat a motorist. The court observed that being a judge does not permit arrogance and stayed the investigation, directing the Registrar General to take appropriate steps regarding the judicial officer's conduct.
Why it matters
This incident highlights concerns about judicial overreach and potential abuse of authority, impacting public trust in the judiciary and raising questions about accountability for judges' conduct in public and official capacities.
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday took strong exception to the alleged heavy-handed conduct of a woman judge in connection with a road rage incident in Kolar district, observing that merely being a judge does not entitle one to display arrogance or ego.The observations came during the hearing of a petition filed by K. M. Vinay, V. Kavita and P. Venkatesh seeking the quashing of an FIR registered at the Malur Police Station.The controversy pertains to Malur Civil Judge and JMFC N. Gayathri, who was allegedly seen in a viral video admonishing a young motorist and directing police personnel at the spot to beat him "until he gets scars" and register an FIR against him.
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