Akash Deep lands in legal trouble after visuals of him posing with his "dream car" go viral
The Indian pacer was issued a legal notice by the UP government for not having a high-security registration plate attached to his newly purchased car.
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Indian pace bowling sensation Akash Deep has been a true revelation in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, where he picked up 13 wickets and played a pivotal role in helping India level the series. But far from the highs of the England tour, a rather unexpected controversy has rocked the UP-born speedster. Following his successful run in the five-match Test series, Deep posted a photo of a black-coloured Toyota Fortuner car on his Instagram account with the following caption:
"Dream delivered. Keys received. With the ones who matter most."
At first glance, not much seems odd about the picture. But if one looks at it more closely, his car is without a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP). In a massive development, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has come down hard on him and has issued a legal notice to the pacer for failing to incorporate an HSRP in his brand new vehicle.
UP Transport Department reprimands Akash Deep
Amidst this ongoing controversy, Akash Deep is not the only guilty party here. M/s Sunny Motors, from whom the car was purchased, also faces strict punishment. The dealership has been suspended for a month as it delivered the car without completing registration or fitting an HSRP. Officials claim that the car was handed over to the cricketer following inadequate registration formalities and have given the dealership 14 days to respond to this allegation.
The car model which featured in Deep's post is worth 62 lakhs INR, according to the cardekho.com website. Upon closer evaluation, the authorities ascertained that Deep had been in violation of Rule 44 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. An initial inquiry conducted by ARTO Lucknow and the VAHAN portal records indicated that the vehicle's sale invoice was generated on 7 August 2025, insurance was finalized on 8 August 2025; however, road tax had not been settled, and the registration process was still pending. Nevertheless, the vehicle was discovered in public operation. The dealer has been allotted 14 days to provide a legally acceptable justification, and failure to do so will result in the cancellation of their trade certificate.
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