Chaos erupts as major fire in Supreme Court complex halts proceedings (WATCH)

A minor fire broke out in the Supreme Court complex, reportedly due to a short circuit, in the waiting area between Court Number 11 and Court Number 12. Prompt action by security personnel and others helped extinguish the fire quickly.

A fire broke out in the Supreme Court complex, but it was swiftly brought under control, preventing a major disaster. The fire occurred in the waiting area between Court Number 11 and Court Number 12, likely due to a shortcircuit. As soon as the fire broke out and smoke began rising, security personnel and others immediately used fire extinguishers to put out the flames. Those present at the scene described it as a minor fire. Following the incident, smoke billowed in the area, and the proceedings in Court Number 11 were temporarily halted.

The Supreme Court campus has experienced a fire incident in the past as well. In 2014, a blaze erupted in the R K Jain lawyers' chamber block, resulting in the destruction of numerous records and documents.