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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Gujarat HC extends Asaram's bail till July 7, cites pending certification
Jun 28, 2025 11:11 AM IST Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court has extended controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's temporary bail until July 7, citing pending certification from the national legal services authority (NLSA). The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 2, five days before the bail expires. (HT File Photo) Justice Ilesh J. Vora and justice P.M. Raval granted the 10-day extension on Friday. Asaram, 83, is serving life imprisonment for raping a female disciple at his ashram near Gandhinagar. A sessions court convicted him in January 2023 for rape and sodomy. He has also been convicted in a case in Rajasthan under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), where a special POCSO court in Jodhpur convicted him in 2018 for molesting minors at his ashram in August 2013. The Supreme Court, in January, granted interim bail to Asaram on medical grounds until March 31, while imposing several conditions, including a bar on meeting followers in large numbers. The Gujarat High Court then extended this bail by three months in March. In January last year, the top court refused to suspend his sentence in that case on health grounds, while allowing him to withdraw and request the High Court to expedite his appeal challenging the conviction. Senior advocate Shalin Mehta appeared for Asaram, while the state was represented by senior advocate B.B. Naik and public prosecutor Hardik Dave. The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 2, five days before the bail expires. In a related development, the Gujarat High Court recently granted Asaram's son, Narayan Sai—also serving a life sentence for rape—five days' bail to meet his father on humanitarian grounds.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
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.
News18
17 hours ago
- News18
Caught On Camera: Man Joins Gujarat High Court Hearing From Toilet
Last Updated: The video shows a man identified as 'Samad Battery' on a court call from a toilet, cleaning himself, exiting the washroom, disappearing briefly, then reappearing in another room A bizarre incident during a virtual hearing in the Gujarat High Court has sparked widespread attention after a litigant was seen attending proceedings from his toilet. The episode took place on June 20 before the bench of Justice Nirjar S. Desai and was caught on video, which has since gone viral on social media. The video begins with a close-up of a man identified as 'Samad Battery', wearing earphones around his neck. As he adjusts his phone, it becomes apparent that he is seated in a toilet. The footage then shows him cleaning himself before exiting the washroom. He briefly goes off-screen and later reappears in a different room. Watch The Video Here Can we expect litigants to at least not take a dump while attending court! Hey bhagwan! 🤣🤣🤣 — sanjoy ghose (@advsanjoy) June 27, 2025 According to High Court records, the defendant was involved in a criminal case and was seeking the quashing of an FIR. After hearing arguments from both sides, the High Court decided to quash the FIR. The incident has sparked discussions about appropriate behaviour during virtual court proceedings. This is not the first instance of such misconduct. In April, the Gujarat High Court fined a litigant Rs 50,000 for inappropriate behaviour during a video conference. Similarly, in March, a Delhi court summoned a litigant who was seen smoking while pleading his case via video link. First Published: June 27, 2025, 19:03 IST
India Today
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Man attends Gujarat High Court hearing from toilet. Viral video stuns Internet
A video of a man logging into a virtual Gujarat High Court hearing from a bathroom has gone viral on social media. The incident, which occurred on June 20 before Justice Nirzar S Desai, has now become the subject of wide online attention after legal platform Bar and Bench shared the man, appearing under the name 'Samad Battery', initially showed only a close-up frame with Bluetooth earphones around his neck. But moments later, the camera angle shifted to reveal that he was seated on a toilet. advertisement What followed left little to the imagination. He seemingly proceeded to wipe himself and eventually left the washroom, returning on screen shortly after from what looked like a different the video here: According to Bar and Bench, court records identified the man as the original complainant in a case concerning the quashing of a First Information Report (FIR). He appeared as a respondent during the hearing. The FIR was eventually quashed, as both parties involved informed the court of an amicable video, predictably, has triggered a wave of reactions online. While many users criticised the blatant lack of court etiquette, others chose humour to deal with the second-hand embarrassment.- Ends
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Man joins virtual Gujarat High Court hearing from toilet seat, internet says ‘contempt in the highest odour'
In a bizarre and now-viral moment from a Gujarat High Court virtual hearing, a man was caught attending proceedings while seated on a toilet. The incident occurred on June 20 during a hearing before Justice Nirzar S Desai.(X/@advsanjoy) The incident occurred on June 20 during a hearing before Justice Nirzar S Desai. Legal news platform Bar and Bench shared a recording of the session that has since circulated widely online. In the video, the man appears logged in under the name 'Samad Battery,' wearing a Bluetooth earphone around his neck. Initially visible in close-up, he later places his phone at a distance, revealing that he is seated on a toilet. Watch video here: The footage goes on to show him wiping himself and eventually leaving the washroom. Moments later, he reappears in what appears to be a different room, seemingly unaware of, or indifferent to, the setting he had just exposed himself in. According to a report by Bar and Bench, as per court records, the individual was present as a respondent in a case involving the quashing of a First Information Report (FIR). He was, in fact, the original complainant in the case. The court ultimately quashed the FIR following an amicable settlement between the parties involved. (Also Read: Karnataka high court cancels 2 hate speech FIRs against Basavaraj Bommai) How did X users react to the video? The video sparked swift and sharp reactions on social media, especially from legal professionals and citizens stunned by the man's casual misconduct. One user wrote, 'Only lawyers should be allowed to do VC. In case a client wishes to join him, he must join from the lawyer's chamber. Such incidents invite global shame. Imagine the audacity. Must be punished strictly.' Another quipped about the man's camera confidence, 'How much trust he has on his camera placement.' And in a tongue-in-cheek take, one user remarked, 'Contempt of court in the highest odour—I mean order.' This isn't the first time courtroom decorum has been compromised during virtual proceedings. In April this year, the Gujarat High Court slapped a ₹ 50,000 fine on a litigant who appeared via video while smoking a cigarette, the report further added. A similar scene played out in March in a Delhi court, where a litigant was summoned after being seen smoking during a hearing. (Also Read: Death of tigress and four Cubs in Karnataka sparks outrage, BJP's Vijayendra demands swift justice)
