Dramatic outburst in SC: Complainant throws papers, abuses Chief Justice
The Supreme Court on Friday witnessed dramatic scenes when a complainant appearing in person threw documents towards the Bench and shouted abuses during the hearing
The Supreme Court on Friday witnessed dramatic scenes when a complainant appearing in person threw documents towards the Bench and shouted abuses during the hearing of his petition challenging an order of the Allahabad High Court. He was immediately escorted out of the courtroom by security personnel. The incident took place before a bench of Justices KV Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe.
The courtroom atmosphere turned tense when the petitioner adopted an unusually aggressive tone while addressing the judges. Read Full Story "Mr judicial servant. I order you to order the registration of an FIR against the ACP... Lucknow," the complainant said at the outset of his submissions. Taken aback by the remark, Justice Viswanathan asked, "You are ordering me?
You are ordering us?" Responding to the court, the complainant said, "That is all from my side. Everything is on record." The confrontation escalated shortly thereafter when the petitioner flung his case papers into the air and allegedly used abusive language against the Chief Justice, according to Live Law. Security personnel immediately intervened and removed him from the courtroom, restoring order.
The Bench remained composed throughout the episode and did not react to the outburst. The incident occurred during the hearing of a petition challenging an order passed by the Allahabad High Court. Further details regarding the complainant, case and any subsequent action were not immediately available. Ends
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