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Time of India
13 hours ago
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Toilet trouble: Man attends Gujarat High Court hearing from bathroom, watch video
A video showing a man attending a Gujarat High Court hearing while seated on a toilet has gone viral, triggering widespread outrage over recurring instances of inappropriate behaviour during virtual court proceedings. The incident occurred on June 20 before Justice Nirzar S Desai. The man, logged in under the name 'Samad Battery', initially appeared on screen with a Bluetooth earphone around his neck. Moments later, he adjusted his camera—revealing he was sitting on a toilet. The footage further shows him cleaning himself and exiting the bathroom before rejoining the hearing from another room. Court records indicate that the man was a respondent in a petition seeking to quash an FIR, where he was also the original complainant. The matter had been amicably resolved between the parties, and the FIR was subsequently quashed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thới Hưng: Nhà tiền chế lắp đặt chỉ trong 1 ngày (Xem thêm) Nomad's Notebook Nhấp vào đây Undo — Benarasiyaa (@Benarasiyaa) Many took to social media to mock the incident, while others expressed outrage. Live Events "It's nature's call. Justice can be delayed, but not this call," quipped one user. In a lighter vein, another X user wrote, "Should he be jailed for five years for not flushing?" "In a country where justice is delayed, at least this man didn't delay that call," tweeted another. One user called for strict action, saying, "Only lawyers should be allowed to attend virtual hearings. If a client wishes to join, it must be from the lawyer's chamber. Such incidents bring global embarrassment. Imagine the audacity—this must be punished strictly." However, this is not an isolated incident. In April, the Gujarat High Court fined a litigant ₹50,000 for smoking during a virtual hearing. Similarly, in March, a Delhi court summoned a participant who was caught smoking during online proceedings. Courts across India have repeatedly reminded litigants and advocates to maintain courtroom decorum during virtual hearings and to approach them with the same seriousness as in-person appearances.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Varanasi's iconic Pahalwan Lassi and 100-year-old Chachi Ki Kachori shops demolished; Owner Manoj Yadav watched silently
Why Pehelwan Lassi and Chachi Ki Kachorishops were removed Shopkeepers react as bulldozers arrive — Benarasiyaa (@Benarasiyaa) — Benarasiyaa (@Benarasiyaa) Live Events Pehelwan Lassi: A Varanasi staple for decades Chachi Ki Kachori: A taste from the past now gone Shops belonged to temple trust, compensation to follow What's next (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Authorities in Varanasi reportedly demolished 30 shops late Tuesday night near the Lanka crossing area, including two of the city's most iconic food outlets, the 75-year-old Pehelwan Lassi shop and the 108-year-old Chachi Ki Kachori , as part of a road widening project. As per local media reports, the move is part of a Rs 241.80 crore plan to build a 9.512 km four-lane road from Lahartara to Vijaya Mall. Officials have confirmed that compensation will be given to those Public Works Department had marked the shops and houses for demolition a month ago after carrying out land measurements. The stretch, which runs through Bhelupur and Lanka, is frequently congested. The government decided to expand the road to reduce traffic jams in the the demolition began, Pehelwan Lassi's owner Manoj Yadav stood silently in front of his shop, folded his hands in prayer, bowed to the ground, and watched as the bulldozer brought the structure down. Other shopkeepers rushed to remove shutters and electric meters before the demolition began. Many expressed concern about their shopkeeper said, 'We don't know how we will manage our business from now on. Shops these days are available at rents starting from ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 per month, which is unaffordable for most of us.'Established 75 years ago, Pehelwan Lassi was famous not only in the city but also among international tourists from countries like the US, Australia, and Japan. It served eight types of lassi priced between ₹30 and ₹180, prepared in traditional clay cups with a mix of curd, cream, and shop was located slightly ahead of the Lanka crossing towards Assi. It had earned praise from several prominent leaders including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , Home Minister Amit Shah, Smriti Irani, and former CM Akhilesh famous outlet that was demolished is Chachi Ki Kachori, a 108-year-old eatery known for its double-layered asafoetida and lentil-filled kachoris served with pumpkin curry and matka jalebi on leaf plates. Long lines were a regular sight outside the shop had its own unique identity — known as the only place where kachoris were served with sharp-tongued remarks from the late 'Chachi,' which became part of its local charm. Bureaucrats, politicians, chefs, film celebrities, and YouTubers all visited the the demolished shops were owned by the family of the head priest of the Sankat Mochan Temple and were rented out to vendors. The district administration has confirmed that all affected shopkeepers will be compensated. A survey is currently underway to determine the of the widened road is expected to begin shortly. The stretch has long been a traffic bottleneck. While authorities hope the project will ease congestion, many displaced vendors are still uncertain about where they will restart their businesses.
