Morris Samuel Christian was sentenced to three months in jail in 2007 for practicing law without a valid degree, as confirmed by the state's bar council.
Indian police recently apprehended a man accused of masquerading as a judge for nearly five years. This individual, Morris Samuel Christian, established a sham tribunal where he arbitrated various disputes. He promised swift resolutions to land disputes in Gujarat, in exchange for substantial fees. His office was meticulously furnished to mimic a legitimate court.
According to a document from a local judge, Christian, who is in his 40s, appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges of impersonation, fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy, as reported by India Today.
The deception was uncovered when a resident of Ahmedabad approached a real court concerning a land transaction worth a billion dollars. Judge J. L. Chovatiya of the Ahmedabad city court noted in a written order that Christian had fabricated a fake tribunal, creating an illusion of a real court by involving lawyers and conducting proceedings that appeared genuine.
This is not Christian's first encounter with legal repercussions. He was previously incarcerated for three months in 2007 for practicing law without a legitimate degree, as determined by the state's bar council.
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