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Crime
IS Module Accused Threatens Judge in Maharashtra Court
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 09:00 AM
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An individual charged under the IS module allegedly threatened a judge during a hearing in a Maharashtra court, prompting police action.
A person accused of involvement in the IS (International Security) module reportedly threatened a sitting judge during a court session in Maharashtra. The incident unfolded as the accused, who is already facing charges related to extremist activities, allegedly raised his voice and issued a direct threat to the presiding magistrate.
Court officials immediately called security personnel, and the judge ordered the accused to be removed from the courtroom. Police present at the venue detained the individual and escorted him to the police station for further questioning.
The Maharashtra police have opened a formal case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for intimidation of a public servant. The investigation will examine whether the threat was part of a broader extremist agenda or an isolated act of defiance.
Legal experts note that any threat to a judicial officer is taken seriously under Indian law, with potential penalties ranging from imprisonment to fines. The court has also instructed the prosecution to ensure the safety of its staff during ongoing proceedings involving the accused.
The incident underscores heightened vigilance by law enforcement agencies in handling cases linked to the IS module, especially when they intersect with the judicial process.
Court officials immediately called security personnel, and the judge ordered the accused to be removed from the courtroom. Police present at the venue detained the individual and escorted him to the police station for further questioning.
The Maharashtra police have opened a formal case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for intimidation of a public servant. The investigation will examine whether the threat was part of a broader extremist agenda or an isolated act of defiance.
Legal experts note that any threat to a judicial officer is taken seriously under Indian law, with potential penalties ranging from imprisonment to fines. The court has also instructed the prosecution to ensure the safety of its staff during ongoing proceedings involving the accused.
The incident underscores heightened vigilance by law enforcement agencies in handling cases linked to the IS module, especially when they intersect with the judicial process.