A position in which one is subject to intense scrutiny or criticism.

ऐसा स्थान जहां एक व्यक्ति कड़ी जांच या आलोचना के अधीन हो।

English Usage: The manager was in the hot seat during the meeting when the project's failure was discussed.

Hindi Usage: परियोजना की विफलता पर चर्चा के दौरान, प्रबंधक कठघरे में था।