Chikkaballapur: In a truly bizarre incident that has left judicial authorities completely shocked, a 65 year old woman was arrested in Karnataka for allegedly performing a black magic ritual on the chair of a sitting judge. The highly unusual event took place at the First Additional Senior Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class Court in Chikkaballapur district. Police officials confirmed that the woman executed this superstitious act in a desperate attempt to illegally influence the final verdict of an ongoing civil dispute in her favor.
The accused has been identified by the authorities as Manjula, a local resident of Valasanna Beedi located within Chikkaballapur town. According to detailed police reports, the elderly woman managed to secretly enter the empty courtroom and walked directly up to the judicial dais. Once there, she sprinkled consecrated white mustard seeds all over the seat of the judge while reportedly chanting spells. Investigators suspect that she strongly believed this specific sorcery ritual would magically manipulate the judicial proceedings and secure a winning judgment for her pending case.
The entire sorcery attempt did not go unnoticed forever as it was clearly captured by the high definition CCTV cameras installed inside the courtroom premises. Court security authorities stumbled upon the shocking act two days later while they were routinely reviewing the daily security footage. Following the startling discovery, Netra, who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the court, immediately lodged a formal written complaint with the local law enforcement authorities. The Chikkaballapur Town Police quickly swung into action, tracked down the suspect, and arrested the accused woman without delay.
Taking strict legal action, the police have registered a comprehensive case against Manjula under the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act of 2017. A senior police official stated that this specific legislation strictly prohibits and penalizes any superstitious activities that promote blind faith or attempt to exploit public order.
Following her formal arrest, the accused woman was presented before a local magistrate and has now been sent to 14 days of judicial custody. Investigating officers are now thoroughly probing the case to determine if any other individuals or local occult practitioners helped the woman plan or execute this courtroom security breach. The incident has sparked a major discussion among legal professionals and citizens alike regarding courtroom security and the persistent grip of superstitious beliefs even within the highest halls of justice.