A photo of singer Arijit Singh in a courtroom with the Behrampore District Judge sparked controversy. The image has drawn attention and raised questions regarding its context and implications. Social media reactions are divided, with some supporting the artist and others questioning the propriety of the situation.
Calcutta: A photo featuring Behrampore district judge Bhaskar Bhattacharya alongside popular singer Arijit Singh at the court complex on Saturday unexpectedly stirred controversy. The intrigue stems not from Singh’s widespread popularity, which would usually explain such attention, but from the context of his visit.
Arijit Singh was at the court not as a celebrity guest but as a defendant in an 11-year-old case involving charges of wrongful restraint and causing hurt.
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Contrary to what the photograph might suggest, Judge Bhattacharya was not presiding over Singh’s case. The image, however, fuelled public and media speculation due to the unusual circumstance of seeing a celebrated figure like Singh in a legal predicament.
This incident highlighted the unique intersection of celebrity culture and legal proceedings, drawing significant attention to the longstanding case against Singh.
The case involving singer Arijit Singh being heard by Behrampore’s second judicial magistrate, Nilanjan Moulik.
Arijit Singh, who resides in Murshidabad, named in an FIR filed in 2013, accused of assaulting a media person. He faced charges under sections 341 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code, which carry potential jail terms of up to one month and one year, respectively.
On Saturday, as Singh arrived at the court complex, news of his presence quickly spread. Lawyers, clerks, and even families gathered to catch a glimpse of the famed singer. Among the admirers district judge Bhaskar Bhattacharya, a dedicated fan, who joined the crowd in the court corridor to meet Singh and take a photograph.
This unexpected interaction, captured in a photograph, has drawn considerable public and media attention. Despite the legal gravity of Singh’s court appearance, the moment highlighted the intersection of celebrity and everyday life, illustrating how a renowned figure like Singh can attract admiration even in serious circumstances.