The Gujarat High Court initiated contempt proceedings after a man, Abdul Samad, appeared in a virtual hearing while on a toilet, creating a viral video that raised public concern about courtroom decorum. The court condemned this behavior, ordered the video’s deletion, and seeks to prevent similar incidents in future livestreams.
Gujarat High Court allows a 13-year-old rape victim to abort her 33-week pregnancy despite medical risks. The rare judgment prioritizes the minor’s mental and physical well-being over legal pregnancy limits.
