Karnataka High Court Intervenes in Bengaluru Lamborghini Rash Driving Case
The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order to stay legal proceedings against a Bengaluru resident who was booked for rash driving after videos of his loud Lamborghini went viral on social media. Justice M Nagaprasanna passed this significant order while hearing a petition filed by BR Chiranth, a resident of CV Raman Nagar in east Bengaluru.
Court's Rationale for Halting the Probe
The court carefully noted that Chiranth had already complied with key requirements in this case. Specifically, he had paid the fine imposed for the traffic violations under the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and had replaced the retrofitted silencer that was causing excessive noise from his vehicle. In view of these corrective actions, the court decided to stall further investigation against the petitioner until the next hearing scheduled for February 6.
Background of the Viral Lamborghini Incident
The Kengeri traffic police had registered a suo motu case after multiple videos showing the Maharashtra-registered Lamborghini being driven in a reckless manner gained widespread attention on various social media platforms. According to police reports, the incidents occurred on December 14 and December 19, 2025, capturing public imagination and concern about road safety in the city.
Despite the initial fine being collected for the offences, authorities proceeded with criminal registration on the specific ground that the driver had not changed the retrofitted silencer that was creating excessive noise pollution. This legal technicality prompted Chiranth to approach the court, where he successfully demonstrated that he had indeed paid the fine and replaced the problematic silencer.
Judicial Process and Future Implications
Justice Nagaprasanna added that appropriate orders will be passed at the stage of case closure if the proceedings are ultimately found to be in Chiranth's favour. This development highlights the judiciary's role in ensuring that legal processes remain proportional to the violations committed, especially when corrective measures have been taken by the accused party.
The case continues to draw attention to broader issues of vehicle modification regulations, noise pollution standards, and enforcement mechanisms for high-profile traffic violations in urban centers like Bengaluru.
