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Who is YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja, and what's the case against him? He's accused of ‘scandalising’ court | Explained

The Delhi High Court had in May observed that YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja showed “no regret” and made further “scandalous” remarks against the judicial system even during the sentencing hearing.

Who is YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja, and what's the case against him? He's accused of ‘scandalising’ court | Explained

YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja, known for his channel "Fight 4 Judicial Reforms" with 6.77K subscribers, was recently released on interim bail after a Supreme Court suspended his six-month prison sentence. The Delhi High Court had convicted Pahuja for contempt of court in May 2026, accusing him of making scandalous comments about the judiciary in his videos and courtroom arguments.

The court found that Pahuja had shown no regret and continued to make derogatory remarks about the judicial system, even during his sentencing hearing. The Supreme Court granted Pahuja's appeal and requested interim bail, emphasizing that any further contemptuous behavior could result in the suspension of this interim protection.

Pahuja's channel primarily focuses on advocating for transparency and accountability in the judicial system, aiming to spread the campaign of bringing positive changes to the judiciary by posting videos in courts across the country.

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