Two law students arrested after disruption at Supreme Court hearing

Two Law Students Face Charges After Courtroom Disruption

Two law students arrested after disruption – On Wednesday, Delhi Police arrested two law students linked to a recent incident at a Supreme Court hearing held on July 10. The disturbance reportedly occurred when one of the individuals used disrespectful language toward judges and interfered with the court’s proceedings, as documented by LiveLaw.

Accused Identified as Lucknow University Students

The arrested individuals are Prabal Pratap Singh, a 24-year-old third-year law student, and Chander Bhan, a 23-year-old second-year student from Lucknow University. A police FIR was filed at Tilak Marg Police Station following a complaint from Supreme Court security personnel about the event during a session led by Justice KV Viswanathan and Justice Alok Aradhe.

Incident Details and Medical Examination

According to NDTV, the students were subjected to a medical evaluation at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) after the incident. The assessment concluded that both were mentally stable. Authorities also seized multiple pamphlets containing provocative or offensive content from their possession. A Delhi court has placed them under police custody for two days.

Disruptive Actions During the Hearing

Pratap Singh, who appeared as a petitioner-in-person, allegedly caused chaos by hurling insults and scattering case documents inside the courtroom. He was further accused of hindering court staff while they tried to control him. The disruption began when Pratap, instead of proceeding with legal arguments, addressed the Bench in an unexpected manner.

“Mr judicial servant, I order you to order the registration of an FIR against the Assistant Commissioner of Police of Lucknow,” Pratap reportedly stated during the hearing.

Justice Viswanathan challenged his authority, asking, “You are ordering me? You are ordering us?” Pratap responded, “That is all from my side. Everything is on record.”

Chaos and Verbal Abuse

The hearing escalated into disorder as Pratap allegedly tossed papers into the air, shouted epithets in the courtroom, and later directed verbal scorn at the Chief Justice of India while being escorted out. Despite the turmoil, the Supreme Court found no grounds to overturn the Allahabad High Court’s April 2026 judgment.

Bench’s Decision and No Action Taken

Notably, the Supreme Court Bench, in its July 10 ruling, expressed no intention to take disciplinary action against Pratap. The order emphasized that the court did not wish to pursue charges against him, even as the incident raised concerns about courtroom conduct.