A viral video from a virtual court hearing has shocked many and raised questions about professionalism in India’s digital judicial system. The clip shows a judge behaving inappropriately during a live session, kissing or acting intimately with an assistant while the hearing continued online.
The incident isn’t just embarrassing — it highlights a serious lack of discipline in an institution meant to uphold justice and integrity. Delhi High Court alone has over 1,21,000 pending cases, yet moments like these shift focus from justice to misconduct, damaging public trust.
Technology has transformed every sector in India, from business to education, and the justice system is no exception. Virtual courts were introduced to make hearings more efficient and transparent. But when professionalism fails, technology exposes those flaws instantly and publicly.
This viral moment reminds you that running a digital court isn’t only about adopting software or screens. Judges and officials are now visible beyond closed chambers, and every action is under public scrutiny. Ethical responsibility must grow alongside digital convenience.
India’s drive for “Digital Justice” holds huge promise. But innovation without accountability is meaningless. Incidents like this should not just entertain or outrage; they should push the system to rebuild trust and reinforce discipline within the judiciary.
Justice delayed is already justice denied. But justice without integrity loses meaning entirely. In the era of digital courts, professionalism isn’t optional — it is the foundation on which public faith rests.
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— and the camera off button loses the case! pic.twitter.com/1GbfOFQ6w7— ShoneeKapoor (@ShoneeKapoor) October 15, 2025
