Madras High Court

Madras HC: Bus Driver Seeks Return of License After Accident Investigation

Updated
Dec 17, 2025 3:05 PM
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Quick Summary: A bus driver named T. Radhakrishnan is trying to get his driving license back after it was taken away because of an accident investigation. The court in Madras is involved in deciding what will happen.

The Incident on the Road

On September 11, 2025, T. Radhakrishnan, a driver for the Metropolitan Transport Corporation in Chennai, found himself in a tough spot. While driving from Kelambakkam to Ramapuram, there was an accident. The victim reportedly slipped and was run over by the bus. This led to an investigation by the local police.

"The vehicle was involved in an accident. The driver claims that the victim slipped from the bus and was run over."

License Taken Away

After the accident, the police filed a report numbered 343/2025. As part of the investigation, Radhakrishnan's driving license was taken away and given to the Licensing Offices in Tambaram and Cheyyar. Without his license, Radhakrishnan couldn't do his job as a driver.

The Fight in Court Begins

Radhakrishnan decided to take the matter to court to get his license back. He asked the High Court of Madras to return his driving license. The case was heard by Judge V. Lakshminarayanan on November 24, 2025.

The Courtroom Scene

Helping Radhakrishnan were lawyers K.P. Satish Kumar, S. Divya, M. Arivazhagan, and Ibrahim Mohammed. On the other side, M. Shajahan and R. Kishore Kumar represented the Licensing Office and the police.

The Waiting Game

The court now has to decide if Radhakrishnan can have his driving license back. The decision will affect his ability to work and earn a living as a bus driver in Chennai.

"Because his driving license was taken, the driver hasn't been given any driving jobs by the Metropolitan Transport Corporation."

The article does not provide the final decision of the court, so the outcome of Radhakrishnan's case is still unknown.