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Old Jharkhand Court Video Misattributed to Chief Justice Surya Kant
✍️ Press Trust of India
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 03:47 AM
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An old video of a lawyer‑judge exchange from the Jharkhand High Court has been mistakenly circulated online as if it involved Chief Justice Surya Kant. The clip, recorded years ago, shows a routine courtroom discussion and bears no relation to the current Chief Justice.
A video circulating on social media, purportedly showing a heated lawyer‑judge exchange, has been falsely linked to Chief Justice Surya Kant. The footage, taken from the Jharkhand High Court, dates back several years and features a routine courtroom interaction that has no connection with the present Chief Justice.
The misattribution gained traction after a user posted the clip with a caption claiming it was from a recent hearing involving Surya Kant. Fact‑checkers and court officials have clarified that the video is unrelated to the Chief Justice and that no such incident occurred.
The incident highlights the spread of misinformation on digital platforms and the importance of verifying sources before sharing judicial content. Court authorities have urged the public to rely on official statements for accurate information regarding the judiciary.
The misattribution gained traction after a user posted the clip with a caption claiming it was from a recent hearing involving Surya Kant. Fact‑checkers and court officials have clarified that the video is unrelated to the Chief Justice and that no such incident occurred.
The incident highlights the spread of misinformation on digital platforms and the importance of verifying sources before sharing judicial content. Court authorities have urged the public to rely on official statements for accurate information regarding the judiciary.