New Delhi, April 22 -- Holding that freedom of speech cannot be used as a shield to attack the dignity of courts, the Delhi High Court has convicted a YouTuber for criminal contempt over uploading videos and banners containing scandalous and derogatory remarks against judges and the judicial system.

The Court observed that such content was not genuine criticism but a deliberate attempt to lower public confidence in the administration of justice.

The proceedings were initiated by the Court on its own motion after references from judicial officers flagged objectionable videos uploaded on a YouTube channel titled "Fight 4 Judicial Reforms".

The videos included interviews with advocates and prominently displayed banners naming specific jud...