New Delhi: Two law students from Lucknow University have been arrested in connection with the disruption that took place inside the Supreme Court during a hearing on July 10. Delhi Police said both accused have been remanded to two days of police custody as investigators continue to probe the incident that briefly interrupted proceedings in one of the country’s highest courts.
An FIR has been registered at Tilak Marg Police Station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 132, 221, 224 and 3(5), along with other applicable offences.
Who Are the Accused?
According to Delhi Police, the main accused is Prabal Pratap Singh (24), a third-year law student at Lucknow University. The second accused, Chander Bhan (23), is a second-year law student at the same university.
Police said both were arrested following the investigation into the courtroom disturbance and were produced before a court, which remanded them to police custody for two days.
What Happened Inside the Supreme Court?
The incident occurred on July 10 in Courtroom No. 13 during the hearing of a petition filed by Prabal Pratap Singh, who was appearing in person.
During the proceedings, Singh allegedly used abusive and objectionable language in court. Investigators said he also threw case papers inside the courtroom, disrupting the hearing.
When security personnel intervened to control the situation, the accused allegedly resisted and used force against a member of the court’s security staff. Despite the disruption, the bench continued with the day’s listed matters after security officials escorted the accused out of the courtroom.
Bench Questioned Petitioner’s Conduct
The matter was being heard by a bench of Justice KV Viswanathan and Justice Alok Aradhe.
The courtroom exchange reportedly became tense after the petitioner demanded that the court direct registration of an FIR against a police officer from Lucknow. The unusual submission prompted the bench to question his remarks before the situation escalated into disorder.
Medical Examination Conducted
Following observations made by the Supreme Court, both accused underwent medical examinations at the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS).
According to police, the medical assessment found that neither individual required immediate psychiatric treatment.
Pamphlets seized during investigation
Investigators said pamphlets containing objectionable material were recovered during the probe. These documents have been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police are now questioning both accused to determine the circumstances leading to the courtroom disruption and whether any further action is required.
Case That Triggered the Hearing
The hearing stemmed from Singh’s appeal challenging an Allahabad High Court order. The High Court had dismissed his plea relating to the conversion of his application under Section 173(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) into a private complaint.
The appeal was being heard in the Supreme Court when the alleged misconduct took place.
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