India, Aug. 14 -- A Delhi Court reportedly imposed a fine on a doctor who is facing trial in a 2011 murder case, for interrupting court proceedings by throwing rice in front of the courtroom's dais, with lawyers present in the premises suspecting "black magic".

Tis Hazari court's Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Shefali Barnala Tandon sentenced Dr Chander Vibhas, a medical surgeon, till the court rises next. She also slapped a fine of Rs.2,000 on him, which the doctor deposited on the same day, news agency ANI reported.

Vibhas's case, which pertains to a murder case registered at Hari Nagar, was listed to be heard on August 11.

The court staff and counsel present in the premises had informed the court before the hearing that Vibhas had ...