The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have strongly condemned the incident in which a litigant allegedly hurled abuses, threw papers, and created a ruckus inside a courtroom during proceedings before a Bench of Justice KV Viswanathan and Justice Alok Aradhe. The incident occurred on Friday, when Prabal Pratap from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, a petitioner-in-person, was forcibly removed from the top court after his disruptive behavior during the hearing of his petition challenging an Allahabad High Court order.
SCBA and SCAORA Statements
Terming the litigant's conduct as “abusive and disrespectful,” the SCBA stressed that the dignity and majesty of the court must be respected at all times. “The dignity and majesty of the court must be respected at all times. Any attempt to abuse, threaten or disrupt judicial proceedings is wholly unacceptable and strikes at the very foundation of the administration of justice. Such conduct must be dealt with firmly and strictly in accordance with law,” the SCBA said in a statement.
The SCAORA also strongly condemned the abusive conduct, saying such incidents undermined the dignity of the judiciary and the administration of justice. The SCAORA said its executive committee has taken “serious note” of the incident. “The Executive Committee respectfully urges that appropriate action, in accordance with law, be taken in such cases to uphold the dignity and authority of the court and to ensure that such incidents are not repeated,” read the statement.
Court's Response and Dismissal of Petition
Displaying magnanimity, the Bench said, “We, however, considering the condition of the petitioner above named, do not propose to take any action against him.” The unruly litigant was immediately overpowered and removed from the courtroom by security personnel, and the court proceedings continued normally. The Bench dismissed his petition challenging an April 2026 Allahabad High Court verdict, saying there was no good ground to interfere with the impugned judgment or orders.
Call for Action to Uphold Judicial Dignity
While placing on record its deep appreciation for the magnanimity, patience, and restraint demonstrated by the court, the SCAORA committee underscored that such judicial grace and forbearance must not be misconstrued as a lack of authority or resolve. Both associations have urged that appropriate legal action be taken against the litigant to prevent recurrence of such incidents and to uphold the dignity and authority of the Supreme Court.
