Lawyer Faces Suo Motu Contempt for Heated Exchange with Judge: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Mahesh Tewari after a viral video showed him in a heated argument with a single judge during a hearing.

The incident took place in a case concerning the disconnection of a woman’s electricity supply over unpaid bills. The lawyer sought leniency on humanitarian grounds, but the judge insisted on following legal precedent.

A five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan took cognisance of the conduct and listed the contempt hearing for November 11, 2025.

A detailed order is awaited.

[Court on its own motion v Mahesh Tewari]