Low Kean Peng was initially charged under Section 44(1A) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing grievous injury to the victim. No plea was recorded after the charge was read before magistrate A Karthiyayini as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Low was initially charged on May 18 under Section 44(1A) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing grievous injury to Zulfiqar. According to the earlier charge, he allegedly drove with 196mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 50mg per 100ml. Zulfiqar died on May 25, after which the prosecution proceeded with the murder charge.