Daijiworld Media Network – Delhi

Delhi, Aug 16: A Delhi court on Friday sentenced a man to imprisonment until the rising of the court after he deliberately threw rice inside the courtroom, disrupting judicial proceedings.

The incident occurred on August 11 during a hearing before Additional Sessions Judge Shefali Barnala Tandon. Court staff and advocates reported that the accused, Dr. Chander Vibhas, a surgeon by profession, had thrown rice on the floor, prompting concerns among lawyers and staff who suspected black magic. Proceedings were temporarily halted until a sweeper cleaned the courtroom.

The judge noted the seriousness of the act, saying, “The courtroom is a space where justice is sought and delivered, and maintaining its dignity is essential for the rule of law. Disrespect towards the court or disruption of judicial proceedings sends a damaging public message.”

Dr. Vibhas pleaded guilty and apologised, and his counsel assured the court that the act would not be repeated. Considering his remorse, the court sentenced him to imprisonment until the rising of the court and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000.

The judge referred to Section 267 of the BNS, which penalises intentional insult or interruption to a public servant in a judicial proceeding, and the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, highlighting the need to protect citizens from disruptive and malicious practices.