The Jharkhand High Court witnessed a tense scene as a judge strongly reprimanded Project Director Manoj Kumar during a hearing concerning land acquisition and compensation. The judge questioned Kumar’s actions, particularly his resistance to the state’s established compensation amounts, insinuating the pursuit of personal gain. The judge’s remarks, captured on video, have gone viral. The judge expressed his disapproval of the process, highlighting the misuse of public funds.
The judge warned Manoj Kumar against actions outside of his purview and against behaving like a “monkey” in the matter. The judge inquired about his assets, indicating a potential investigation. Kumar was given one week to comply with the court’s orders. The judge issued a clear warning stating that if the court orders are not followed, action will be taken.