By Abhishek Singh | Updated: April 3, 2025, 6:02 PM IST
In a dramatic turn of events inside the civil court premises in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, a woman thrashed a lawyer in full public view—an act that was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. The incident, which took place near Gate No. 3 of the court complex, has triggered outrage among the local legal community and sparked a fresh conversation on alleged professional misconduct and public retaliation.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman arrived at the court early Thursday morning. What began as a verbal exchange between her and a lawyer soon turned physical when another woman joined in. Within moments, both women started assaulting the lawyer, allegedly over prolonged harassment. The commotion stunned onlookers as several lawyers attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation.
Despite efforts to separate the parties involved, the women appeared highly agitated. Onlookers managed to capture parts of the incident on their smartphones, and the video has since gone viral, drawing varied reactions online.
The viral video, reportedly taken by a bystander, shows the two women physically attacking the lawyer as other court visitors watch in disbelief. Some viewers online claim that the lawyer had allegedly been harassing one of the women by making repeated late-night calls, which led her to confront him directly at the court.
While these claims remain unverified, the video has triggered strong social media debates around women’s safety, public justice, and professional ethics in legal institutions.
ये वकील देर रात महिला को फोन कर परेशान करता था. बार बार समझाने के बाद भी वकील समझने को तैयार नहीं था. फिर दो महिला कोर्ट पहुंची और वकील साहब को कूट दिया। पिटाई के बाद वकील साहब का आशिकी वाला भूत उतर गया. यूपी के बस्ती का पूरा मामला है. pic.twitter.com/NbqhF3ZrLD
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Unofficial sources and social media chatter suggest that the female complainant had been harassed repeatedly by the lawyer, prompting her to take matters into her own hands. The confrontation escalated rapidly once the two women encountered the lawyer within the court compound.
Bystanders, including other lawyers and court staff, managed to separate them after a few tense minutes.
The Bar Association in Basti has strongly condemned the attack. According to their statement, violence within court premises is unacceptable under any circumstance. The assaulted lawyer has now approached Bar officials, demanding swift action and investigation into the matter.
“Such incidents create a sense of insecurity among the legal fraternity. The sanctity of court premises must be preserved,” one Bar member said. A formal complaint has been submitted to the local police, and an inquiry is underway.
Interestingly, this is not the only incident this week where women have taken direct action. In Kanpur, a group of angry women reportedly attacked a liquor shop operator who had opened a store in a densely populated residential area.
Armed with brooms and sticks, the women claimed that the presence of the liquor shop threatened their safety and peace, especially for families and young children. They warned that the store’s opening would make life in the locality unbearable.
The video from Kanpur has also gone viral, fueling a wider conversation about how women are increasingly resorting to direct protest and confrontation in the face of alleged injustice.
Both incidents—Basti and Kanpur—have spotlighted a rising trend of public retaliation and vigilante-style justice, particularly among women frustrated by perceived inaction from authorities. While many applaud these acts as bold resistance, others worry they signal a lack of faith in the legal and administrative systems.
Experts emphasize the need for:
Stronger legal safeguards against harassment
Faster resolution of complaints through proper channels
Public awareness on legal rights and redressal mechanisms
As the videos continue to trend across platforms, they serve as a reminder that when formal systems are perceived as slow or ineffective, people might just take justice into their own hands.
