Prabal Pratap had approached the Supreme Court after lower courts treated his cyber crime complaint against ACP Vikas Nagar and Duplex Technology as a private complaint instead of directing the registration of a police First Information Report. During the hearing before Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe, he interrupted the proceedings and referred to Supreme Court judges as "judicial servants."
The situation escalated further when Prabal Pratap directed abusive remarks at the Chief Justice of India despite the Chief Justice not being present in the courtroom. As the disruption intensified, security personnel intervened and escorted him out while he continued shouting.
What the hell just happened in the supreme court 😱 pic.twitter.com/n5s9nAGCGA
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Despite the extraordinary conduct, the bench dismissed the petition with sympathy, observing that the petitioner appeared to be in distress. The court nevertheless declined to grant relief in the matter.
The incident unfolded against the backdrop of India's massive judicial backlog, with more than 50 million cases pending across courts. The courtroom outburst triggered widespread reactions online, where some users described the petitioner's actions as a bold expression of public frustration, while others condemned the incident as a serious breach of courtroom decorum and respect for the judicial process. The episode has renewed attention on growing public frustration over judicial delays while highlighting the importance of maintaining discipline and dignity within the country's highest court.
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