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Crime
Pakistani Lawyer Sets Courtroom Seat on Fire Over Delayed Judgment
✍️ NDTV
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:38 AM
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A lawyer in Pakistan ignited a courtroom seat after a judge delayed a verdict, sparking a fire in the courtroom.
A lawyer in Pakistan set a courtroom seat ablaze after a judge delayed a verdict, causing a small fire in the courtroom.
The incident occurred during a hearing where the judge had postponed the judgment, prompting the lawyer to ignite the seat in protest.
Security personnel quickly contained the blaze, and the court proceedings were temporarily halted to ensure safety.
The lawyer faces potential criminal charges for arson and disrupting court proceedings, and the incident has prompted a review of courtroom security protocols.
The incident occurred during a hearing where the judge had postponed the judgment, prompting the lawyer to ignite the seat in protest.
Security personnel quickly contained the blaze, and the court proceedings were temporarily halted to ensure safety.
The lawyer faces potential criminal charges for arson and disrupting court proceedings, and the incident has prompted a review of courtroom security protocols.