Courtroom Controversy: Man Summoned for Video Call Smoking Incident

A court has summoned a man identified as Sushil Kumar for smoking during a video conference court proceeding. The action was brought to attention by court staff. Kumar has been instructed to appear in court on March 29 to explain his behavior, and a court notice has been issued.

In an unusual courtroom controversy, a man identified as Sushil Kumar has been summoned for smoking during a video conference court session on March 25. The incident occurred while the court was dictating the order sheet.

District Judge Shiv Kumar highlighted the misconduct in an order, noting that the lapse was first brought up by an on-duty court staff member. The situation escalated when both Kumar and his lawyer exited the session after securing a new date for further proceedings.

The court ordered Kumar to present himself on March 29 to explain his actions and potentially face consequences. Additionally, a court notice mandates his appearance at the next session, underscoring the seriousness of maintaining decorum even in virtual settings.

(With inputs from agencies.)