Kerala High Court Orders Accident Reports to Include Images of Illegal Vehicle Modifications

The Kerala High Court directed vehicle inspectors to upload photographs and videos of illegal modifications found on accident vehicles to the electronic detailed accident report portal.

Background and legal issue

The Court was considering a road-safety case involving unauthorised lights and changes to engines, brakes and bodywork. Officials had sometimes omitted visual evidence from online reports.

Court’s reasoning and procedural position

The Bench sought consistent documentation and brought the National Informatics Centre into proceedings to address technical problems with printed reports.

Legal consequence and next step

The authorities must ensure the specified information is captured and uploaded. The matter is next listed for October 28.