An FIR has been registered against a Kerala lawyer, Advocate TK Ajan, for allegedly exposing himself and making sexual gestures during a virtual court hearing via video conference. The incident occurred on September 2 during a session before the Additional District Judge in Thodupuzha, Idukki.
The Court swiftly terminated the video conference after observing the lawyer’s indecent behavior. In its order, the Court stated, “When the case was set aside for hearing, the counsel for the appellant showed his nudity with some gestures. Hence, the case was adjourned with a direction to the appellant to instruct his counsel to appear before the Court in person, as the Google Meet was switched off to avoid the exhibition of gestures.” The matter has been rescheduled for October 3.
Following the incident, a complaint was filed by the Bench clerk, resulting in the registration of an FIR against Advocate Ajan. The FIR has been filed under Section 79 (Word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 119 (1)(a) of the Kerala Police Act, which addresses sexual gestures or acts in a public place that degrade the dignity of women.
