A Delhi court on 15 july sent two Lucknow University law students to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with an alleged disruption inside the Supreme Court during a hearing last week. The matter came before Judicial Magistrate First Class Ravi after the accused completed their police custody.
Background of the Case
The accused, Prabal Pratap Singh (24) and Chander Bhan (23), were arrested following an FIR registered at Tilak Marg Police Station on the complaint of Supreme Court security personnel. The incident allegedly took place on July 10, 2026, during the hearing of a petition before a Bench of Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe.
According to the police, Prabal Pratap Singh, who appeared as a petitioner-in-person, allegedly interrupted the proceedings by using abusive language, throwing case papers inside the courtroom and creating disorder. He is also accused of using criminal force against a security staff member who intervened.
After hearing the submissions, Judicial Magistrate First Class Ravi accepted the Delhi Police's request for judicial custody.
Earlier, while disposing of the Special Leave Petition, the Supreme Court Bench had chosen not to initiate contempt proceedings.
Justice K.V. Viswanathan observed,
"We do not propose to take any action against him. As far as the merits of the case are concerned, we find no good grounds to interfere with the impugned order. The Special Leave Petition is dismissed."
The Delhi court directed that both accused remain in judicial custody for 14 days and ordered that they be produced again before the court on July 29, 2026, for further proceedings.
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