A strange incident took place in a court in Thane district of Maharashtra on Saturday, when a 22-year-old murder accused threw a slipper at the judge during the hearing. Fortunately, the slipper did not hit the judge. There was a commotion in the court room after this incident, and the police immediately took the accused into custody.
What is the whole matter?
The incident took place in the Kalyan sessions court, where the murder accused Kiran Santosh Bharam District and Additional Sessions Judge R.G. Waghmare Was presented before.
- During the hearing, the accused asked the court to transfer his case to some other court.
- The judge asked the accused to submit the application through his lawyer.
When the name of the accused’s lawyer was called, he was not present in the court. After this, the judge gave the accused a date to nominate another lawyer and the next hearing.
How were the slippers thrown?
After being given a new date, the accused suddenly bent down and took off his slippers and threw them towards the judge.
- The slipper did not hit the judge, but hit the wooden frame and fell near the bench clerk.
- Everyone present in the court was shocked by this unexpected action.
Police action and legal steps
Immediately after the incident, the police controlled the accused.
- against the accused Section 132 of the Indian Penal Code (Assault or use of criminal force to prevent public servant from performing duty) and section 125 A case was registered under IPC (act endangering the life or safety of others).
court response
The court has taken this incident seriously and is seeing it as a disrespect for the justice process. Officials said that this action of the accused has not only insulted the dignity of the court but is also a clear example of disrespect for the law.
