A disturbing incident from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has triggered widespread outrage after a paralysed man was brought to court on a stretcher. The case relates to a Section 125 CrPC maintenance petition, where the wife alleged that her husband was pretending to be paralysed to avoid paying maintenance.
The man appeared visibly paralysed and was unable to walk, speak properly, or perform basic bodily functions. He was produced before the court on a stretcher, leaving many shocked by the situation and questioning how such a condition could be ignored.
According to the man’s family, he has been bedridden for nearly five years following a brain haemorrhage that left the left side of his body completely non functional. They also stated that the marriage lasted barely a month before the wife returned to her parental home.
The wife later filed multiple cases against him, including a case under Section 498A IPC and a maintenance plea under Section 125 CrPC. Despite the family submitting medical records, photographs, and hospital documents, she reportedly claimed in court that he was healthy and faking his illness.
Based on her claims, the court declared the man an absconder and issued a non bailable warrant. Police also allegedly warned the family about possible property attachment under Sections 82 and 83 CrPC if he was not produced for the hearing.
With no alternatives left, the family brought him to court on a stretcher. During the hearing, the judge reportedly acknowledged his medical condition after seeing him in person.
Photos and videos from the court soon went viral on social media, triggering massive criticism. Many questioned why the court failed to verify medical evidence earlier and raised concerns about the misuse of legal provisions.
The incident has reopened debate around alleged misuse of Section 498A and Section 125 CrPC, where unverified claims can lead to extreme actions. While there is no official update on the case outcome yet, demands for High Court intervention and judicial accountability are growing.
A paralyzed man goes to court for appearance in a maintenance and 498A case filed by his wife who stayed with him for few months
He’s like this since 5 yrs but despite medical proofs, court declared him proclaimed offender
Plight of Men in India! pic.twitter.com/lnaxXpLWDg
— Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) December 20, 2025
