Plaintiff Caught Smoking During Virtual Hearing; Tis Hazari Court Orders Personal Appearance

A Tis Hazari Court witnessed a bizarre incident when a plaintiff smoked a cigarette during an online hearing.

The judge, visibly angered, ordered the plaintiff to appear in person on March 29 and explain his actions. The court also questioned why it should not take action against him.

During the hearing, the court noticed plaintiff Sushil Kumar speaking on his mobile phone.

The judge objected and directed him to stop, as it was disrupting proceedings. However, he continued, forcing the court to mute his audio.

Despite repeated warnings, he then lit a cigarette on camera, leading to the judge’s strict order for a personal appearance.

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When the court sought an explanation, Kumar abruptly disconnected the video call. His lawyer, instead of addressing the matter, simply took note of the next hearing date.

The district judge later issued a notice, summoning Kumar to appear in person.

This is not the first such case in virtual court proceedings.

Earlier, the Gujarat High Court fined a lawyer for smoking during an online hearing. The court strongly condemned the act and ordered the lawyer to deposit a fine in the court registry within a week.

The Tis Hazari Court’s latest directive signals a strict stance against inappropriate behavior in virtual hearings.

The incident highlights the growing need for professionalism and decorum in online judicial proceedings.

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