False Video Circulates Claiming CJI and SC Lawyer Clash – Fact Check

The clip was originally recorded during a 2019 hearing in the Jharkhand High Court, showing a judge and a lawyer discussing a case without any heated exchange. In late 2023, the footage resurfaced on social media with captions claiming it depicted a confrontation between the Chief Justice of India and a Supreme Court lawyer. Fact‑checkers confirmed that the video is from a different court and the individuals shown are not the CJI or the lawyer in question. The interaction in the clip was calm and procedural. The misinformation spread rapidly, prompting the Supreme Court to issue a statement clarifying the mistake and urging users to verify sources before sharing.