Authorities in Chhattisgarh have launched an investigation after discovering a man engaged in a ritualistic practice involving the photograph of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha. According to police reports, the individual was found with a collection of items typically associated with occult or superstitious rituals, including lemons, vermilion, and a fish.

In addition to the photograph of the Chief Justice, investigators recovered images of two other unidentified individuals at the scene. Initial reports suggest the man was attempting to perform a ritual to influence the outcome of a legal case, specifically to secure bail for a relative currently in custody. The incident has drawn attention due to the unusual nature of using a high-ranking judicial official's likeness in such a manner. Police have secured the materials as evidence and are currently questioning the individual involved to determine if any criminal laws regarding superstition or harassment were violated. No formal charges have been announced at this time, and the judiciary has not yet issued an official statement regarding the security implications of the event.