Viral Video: Jharkhand High Court Judge and Lawyer Clash Leads to Contempt Case

Oct 17, 2025 09:08 pm CST

A heated exchange between Justice Rajesh Kumar and lawyer Mahesh Tiwari during live-streamed Jharkhand High Court proceedings has resulted in a criminal contempt case. The confrontation began during a hearing about a widow's electricity disconnection and escalated when Tiwari intervened, claiming judges shouldn't humiliate advocates. The viral courtroom incident will be heard on November 11.