Introduction

The Ek Case Karna Tha meme is a popular phrasal template and catchphrase from the Indian TV show Criminal Justice, featuring the character Madhav Mishra.

Background

Ek Case Karna Tha, also referred to as Ek Case Karna Hai, is a catchphrase popularized by Madhav Mishra, a lawyer portrayed by Pankaj Tripathi in the Indian TV series Criminal Justice, available on Hulu and Hotstar. The phrase translates to "I want to file a case against X" and is often used to humorously convey frustration or displeasure regarding various situations.

How It Began

The meme originated on August 10th, 2022, when Twitter user @iUjjwal21 tweeted, "#MadhavMishra Ek case karna tha Khushi par jo mujhe zindagi bhar ka Dukh dekar chali gayi.💔," which means, "I want to lodge a case against 'Happiness' which has left me and filled my life with 'Sadness.'" This tweet, featuring a photo of Madhav Mishra edited with a Better Call Saul logo, garnered 15 likes and four retweets shortly after posting.

Internet Reaction

The tweet format quickly gained traction, with over a thousand similar tweets using the hashtag on the same day. For instance, Twitter user @varxxxxxx posted on August 10th, stating, "#MadhavMishra sir ek case karna tha mere gali ke kutto par jo raat bhar bhaukte rahte hai aur chain se sone nahi dete," which translates to "I want to lodge a case against the street dogs who keep barking and won't let me sleep." This tweet received over 200 likes and 28 retweets within three days. The meme also spread to other platforms like Instagram, with the account @bhartiyawebseries sharing a meme on August 11th, 2022, that humorously addressed expectations around Rakhi gifts, accumulating over 2,000 likes in one day.