Criminal contempt, 'taanashahi' judiciary: Delhi HC sentences YouTuber to 6-month jail term
The Delhi High Court sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months in prison for contempt of court due to his derogatory remarks about the judiciary. The court found that Pahuja's videos, which included interviews with advocates making offensive comments, were part of a public interest advocacy for judicial reforms. Despite his claims of intent to improve the judicial system, the court noted his lack of remorse and imposed a fine of ₹2,000.
- ▪Gulshan Pahuja uploaded videos criticizing the judicial system on his YouTube channel.
- ▪The Delhi High Court found him guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to six months in prison.
- ▪Pahuja was also fined ₹2,000 and was instructed to surrender if no suspension order is granted by the Supreme Court.
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Criminal contempt, 'taanashahi' judiciary: Delhi HC sentences YouTuber to 6-month jail termYouTuber Gulshan Pahuja came under the scanner after he uploaded videos on his YouTube channel, which slammed the judicial system.Published on: May 20, 2026 8:02 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The Delhi high court on Wednesday sentenced a YouTuber to six months in prison over remarks against the judiciary on his platform.The bench added that Pahuja should "no remorse" for his actions, and stated that his videos were part of public interest advocacy for judicial reforms.
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