Introduction Silence The Court is in Session is Vijay Tendulkar’s most celebrated play, offering a brutal critique of middle-class societal norms. It was first performed in 1967 and later translated from Marathi for a wider Indian and global audience. At first glance, it seems like a simple and playful drama. A small travelling theatre group arrives in a town to rehearse a mock court case as part of their social‑awareness programme. The mood remains light, the banter is...