Kerala Litigant Attacks Lawyers' Parents, Attempted Murder Charges

• A litigant in Kerala attacked the parents of two lawyer-siblings on August 13.
• The attackers were armed with knives and threatened to kill the advocates and their parents if they did not comply.
• The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lawyers and their families in Kerala.
• The Indian Penal Code was replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on July 1, 2024. The accused men have been booked under various sections, which would now correspond to provisions in the BNS, including attempt to murder (Section 109).

The attack on the parents of two lawyer-siblings in Kerala is a stark reminder of the risks faced by lawyers and their families.

A litigant in Kerala attacked the parents of two lawyer-siblings on Thursday night, allegedly as retaliation for their representation in a case filed by his wife. The incident occurred at around 5:30 pm on August 13, when two men, including the irate litigant, forcefully entered the house of the advocate's parents and demanded to know where their son was. The attackers were armed with knives and threatened to kill the advocates and their parents if they did not comply. When the advocates' mother asked them to leave, the attackers dragged the father out of the house, threw him on the ground, attempted to slit his throat, and repeatedly stabbed him in the torso. The 80-year-old father remains in critical condition after the brutal attack.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lawyers and their families in Kerala. The Indian Penal Code was replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on July 1, 2024. The two accused men have been booked under various sections, which would now correspond to provisions in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including attempt to murder (Section 109), voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons (Section 118), aggravated criminal intimidation (Section 351(3)), house trespass after preparation for assault (Section 333), and criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of common intention (Section 7). The Ernakulam Rural Police have registered an FIR based on the complaint filed by the advocates' mother from the hospital where she was being treated. This incident highlights the need for lawyers to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.

The attack on the parents of two lawyer-siblings in Kerala is a stark reminder of the risks faced by lawyers and their families. As representatives of the law, lawyers often find themselves at odds with litigants who may resort to violence as a means of intimidation or revenge. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of lawyers and their families, particularly in cases where they represent clients involved in domestic disputes. It is essential for lawyers in Kerala to be aware of this increased risk and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from potential threats. This includes being vigilant about their surroundings, maintaining a low profile, and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Lawyers in Kerala should be aware of the increased risk of violence against them and their families, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.

Source: Original reporting via local news outlet