Chief Justice Suryakant Condemns Abusive Language in Supreme Court, Emphasizes Collective Responsibility The Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Suryakant addressed the incident of a lawyer using abusive language during a hearing, emphasizing the collective duty to uphold the dignity of constitutional institutions. The case involved a petitioner who disrupted proceedings by hurling paper at the bench and hurling insults, including derogatory remarks about the Chief Justice. The incident occurred on July 10, 2026, during a hearing presided over by Justice KV Vishwanath and Justice Aloke Aradhe. The petitioner, Prabhal Pratap from Lucknow, represented himself in a case alleging a cybercrime syndicate operating through a company named Duplex Technology. He accused local police officials and the company of involvement in illegal activities and demanded an FIR. During the hearing, he insulted the bench, calling them “Mr. Judicial Servant” and issuing commands to the judges. He then stood up, threw paper at the bench, and hurled abusive language, including insults directed at the Chief Justice. When questioned about the incident during a media interaction on July 14, 2026, Chief Justice Suryakant stated that while individuals may make mistakes, the collective responsibility of society is to protect the dignity of constitutional institutions. He reiterated that safeguarding the honor of judicial bodies is a shared duty. The bench chose not to take disciplinary action against the petitioner, citing his apparent distress. However, the court dismissed his petition on factual grounds, rejecting his claims about the cybercrime syndicate. The case highlights tensions between litigants and the judiciary, underscoring the need for decorum in legal proceedings.#chief_justice_suryakant #justice_kv_vishwanath #justice_aloke_aradhe #prabhal_pratap #duplex_technology
