Courtroom Or Club? Rajasthan HC Slaps Contempt Notice Over Viral Video Of Men Playing Songs, Posing In Judge's Chair
Sparsh Upadhyay
5 April 2026 2:12 PM IST
The Rajasthan High Court has taken a strict note of a viral social media video showing 2 individuals sitting in a judge's chair and playing songs inside a Gram Nyayalaya in Bikane.
A bench of Justice Sandeep Shah has issued notice for criminal contempt proceedings against 3 respondents.
The incident came to light after a formal reference letter (of March 10, 2026) was sent to the HC by the Judge of the Gram Nyayalaya in Bikaner.
The letter informed the High Court that while the local court was closed, 2 individuals unlawfully entered the premises with the direct aid of a third respondent.
The letter adds that the act amounts to "undermining the dignity, decorum and authority" of the Court.
According to the official court order, as per the recorded video, one of the respondents sat down in the chair of the Presiding Officer and another respondent was seen standing inside the witness box.
The individuals were recorded shaking hands and playing music in the courtroom. The video of this incident was subsequently circulated and quickly went viral on social media platforms.
Noting that the matter requires serious consideration, the Court issued notices to all the respondents involved in the incident. The High Court also directed Advocate Mahaveer Bishnoi to appear as Amicus Curiae.