In an unprecedented twist of legal fate, Haripur’s very own barrister, Alok “The Jokester” Mehta, has taken to social media to provide the most entertaining and outlandish commentary on the legal proceedings that have made headlines recently. Armed with a wit sharper than a legal brief, Mehta has become an accidental sensation, proving that the courtroom isn’t just for hearsay and legal jargon—it can also be a stage for a good laugh! In a recent post that went viral faster than a speeding docket, Mehta described a court case he was involved in—revolving around a dispute over a missing goat. “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,” he quipped, “this court is not just here to decide ownership, but also whether this goat can actually outsmart us plain humans. I think it’s a clear case of ‘Moo vs. Baa!’” With impeccable timing, the lawyer posted a photoshopped image of a goat in a suit, complete with a tie and briefcase, captioned: “Ready to present my case!” The lawyer has since commenced a series of Instagram stories titled “Legal Laughter in Haripur,” where he reenacts cases from his early career. In one segment, he hilariously recalled the time he accidentally walked into the courtroom wearing two different shoes. “One was a shiny black dress shoe, and the other was my ‘I’m going to spend the day watching Netflix’ sneaker,” he chuckled. “The judge didn’t care about the witnesses; he was just trying not to trip over my wardrobe malfunction!” But it doesn’t stop there. Mehta’s sharp tongue has taken aim at local legal loopholes and injustices, calling out everything from bureaucratic blunders to the mystery of why legal jargon sounds like someone took Shakespeare and threw him in a blender. “I understand now why they say the pen is mightier than the sword,” he joked during a recent media interview. “Because no one wants to get cut while signing a fine print contract!” His latest endeavor? A new podcast titled “Law and Laughter,” where he discusses the ins and outs of the legal system while indulging in comedic skits and faux advertisements for ‘Lawyer of the Month’ awards — which he ironically awards to himself, complete with a laugh track and a trophy made of expired coffee cups. “Why rent a posh venue when you can use your living room as the ‘Judgment Zone’?” he remarked, holding up a plastic gavel his mother gifted him. Not surprisingly, Mehta’s approach has caused an uproar within the legal community. Some colleagues are rolling their eyes, muttering about how “court should be serious business,” while others are secretly laughing and taking notes, hoping to incorporate an occasional pun into their legal arguments. “There was this intimidating fellow at the bar association meeting who’d never cracked a smile,” confessed fellow lawyer Shalini Kumar. “Now, after hearing Alok’s goat stories, he’s become our club clown—he’s even considering bringing a goat to the next meeting!” Critics have accused Mehta of making a mockery of the legal system, to which he responded with characteristic levity: “If my jokes don’t help people understand the law better, then at least they help keep the goats happy!” As Haripur continues to watch the rise of this legal comedian, one can only imagine what will come next. Will he run for a local office on a platform of “No More Boring Laws”? Or perhaps launch a line of legal-themed merchandise featuring T-shirts with slogans like “I’m Here to Defend and Amuse”? Whatever it may be, one thing is certain—when life gives you legal lemons, Alok Mehta is turning them into a comedy show that has everyone rolling in the aisles instead of sitting in their seats. Justice has never been this amusing!