Karnataka High Court Flags Risk of Breathalyser Tampering in Drunk Driving Cases

The Karnataka High Court expressed concern over potential tampering of breathalyser devices used by traffic police to detect drunk driving.

During the hearing of a petition by Ajay Kumar Kashyap C, who was fined ₹10,000 after allegedly testing negative twice and positive the third time despite medical evidence to the contrary, Justice B. M. Shyam Prasad emphasised the need for operational integrity.

The court issued notice to the State Government and City Police Commissioner, directing them to detail the mechanism in place to ensure breathalysers are regularly monitored and tamper-proof.

The hearing is scheduled for September 3