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Crime
Lawyer Slaps Accused Hareram Yadav as He Leaves Jamui Court in Minor Harassment Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 08:32 PM
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In Jamui, Bihar, accused Hareram Yadav, charged with alleged molestation of a minor, was slapped by his own lawyer while exiting the courtroom; police intervened and the District Bar Association refused to represent him.
The Jamui district court heard the case of a minor girl who alleged harassment and indecent behavior by Hareram Yadav. The accused appeared before the judge as part of the ongoing investigation.
As the proceedings concluded and Yadav was about to leave the courtroom, his advocate unexpectedly struck him with a slap. The sudden altercation drew immediate attention from the attending police officers, who stepped in to restore order and separate the two parties.
Following the incident, the District Bar Association publicly announced that it would not provide legal representation to the accused, distancing itself from the controversy surrounding the case.
The episode underscores heightened tensions in cases involving minors and reflects the broader challenges faced by the legal community in maintaining decorum during high‑profile proceedings.
As the proceedings concluded and Yadav was about to leave the courtroom, his advocate unexpectedly struck him with a slap. The sudden altercation drew immediate attention from the attending police officers, who stepped in to restore order and separate the two parties.
Following the incident, the District Bar Association publicly announced that it would not provide legal representation to the accused, distancing itself from the controversy surrounding the case.
The episode underscores heightened tensions in cases involving minors and reflects the broader challenges faced by the legal community in maintaining decorum during high‑profile proceedings.