अदालत में पेश होना

You use this phrase just like a regular verb. If you are the one appearing, you say मुझे पेश होना है (I have to appear). If you are talking about someone else, like a celebrity in the news, you say उन्हें पेश होना पड़ा (They had to appear). It usually follows the pattern: [Person] + [Location/Court] + में पेश होना. You can also use it figuratively if you're in big trouble with your parents or boss, though that's a bit dramatic!

Use this in any legal or official context. It’s perfect for news discussions, crime dramas, or serious office talk about legal compliance. If you receive a summons (a summons or bulawa), this is the phrase you’ll see in the documents. It's also the right choice when explaining why someone is absent from work if they have jury duty or a legal hearing.

Don't use this for casual meetings. If you are meeting a friend at a cafe, don't say you are पेशing there. It sounds like you're being arrested! Also, avoid it for doctor appointments or parent-teacher meetings. It’s strictly for 'The Law.' If you use it for a date, your partner might think you’re planning to sue them. Keep it for the robes and gavels.

In India, the legal system is often seen as slow and daunting. There’s a famous Bollywood dialogue: 'Tareekh pe tareekh' (date after date). Because of this, अदालत में पेश होना often implies a long, exhausting day of waiting in a crowded building. People generally try to avoid it. However, in news media, it’s the bread and butter of daily reporting. It represents the moment of accountability.

You might hear हाज़िर होना (haazir hona) which also means to be present. हाज़िर is slightly more common in everyday speech for 'showing up' anywhere official. Another variation is पेशी (peshi), which refers to the 'hearing' itself. So you might say 'आज मेरी पेशी है' (Today is my hearing).