Key facts
- A viral video from Bihar's Vaishali district nearly triggered a suo motu hearing in the Supreme Court.
- The video was related to a 34-year-old attempt-to-murder case.
- An elderly man was convicted in the case by a local court.
A case that gained significant attention on social media, originating from Bihar's Vaishali district, involved the conviction of an elderly man in a 34-year-old attempt-to-murder case. The widespread circulation of a video related to this case brought it to the brink of a suo motu hearing by the Supreme Court, indicating the potential for judicial intervention based on public awareness.