BENGALURU: Karnataka high court on Monday declined to quash an attempt-to-murder charge against a city-based software engineer in a road rage case, underscoring that such offences will not be taken lightly. Noting that nothing can be done if one lacks patience, Justice M Nagaprasanna stressed the need for restraint on the roads. “Bengaluru traffic will teach you patience. No road rage will be pardoned,” he observed. Seeking interim relief from the court, the petitioner’s counsel had earlier argued there was no intent to commit a serious offence. He further contended that the attempt-to-murder charge had been invoked without supporting material.
The judge, however, indicated that the court was not inclined to intervene as investigation was still ongoing. He observed that road rage itself could act as a trigger for serious offences and said the petitioner could approach the court after the filing of the chargesheet. Following the court’s observations, the petitioner chose to withdraw the plea.
The case
A couple and their child were riding on a scooter when a car driven by the techie allegedly rammed into them, knocking the trio off the two-wheeler near M S Ramaiah Hospital signal on Oct 26, 2025. The collision was suspected to have been triggered by road rage.Police had initially filed a case of rash driving. Later, when the case was shifted from the traffic police to Sadashivanagar police station, Section 109 (1) of BNS was pressed, which pertains to attempt to murder.