What comes to your mind as you close your eyes and think of a courtroom? Do you see a grand, ornate setting with polished furniture and modern technology? Or, perhaps, do you hear the resounding voice of a passionate lawyer arguing eloquently on behalf of their client? For many Indians, the images that flood their minds when they think of the judiciary are often gleaned from the silver screen, where courtroom dramas abound. From Sunny Deol’s fiery “Tareekh par Tareekh” to the polished legal arguments of recent blockbusters like “Pink,” the movies have painted a vivid picture of the Indian judiciary. However, as with many things in life, the reality is often far from what we see on screen. While cinema may have romanticized the judicial system, it has also helped to obscure some of the problems that plague it. Enter Chaitanya Tamhane’s groundbreaking film, ‘Court.’ Through its characters and nuanced plot, ‘Court’ offers an accurate depiction of the Indian judiciary because it takes into account the reality of the Indian judicial system. While some may argue that the film is biased against the judiciary, real-life cases demonstrate the accuracy of its depiction