Delhi High Court Transfers Judge Following Controversial Courtroom Incident
Delhi High Court transfers Rohini judge after video of verbal spat with lawyer in courtroom surfaces
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The Delhi High Court has transferred district judge Rakesh Kumar from Rohini court to the Delhi Judicial Academy after a video surfaced showing him in a heated argument with a lawyer during a hearing. The Judicial Service Association condemned the recording as an illegal act aimed at undermining judicial authority and requested its removal from social media.
- 01The incident occurred on May 15 during a case hearing involving a verbal spat over a request for adjournment.
- 02The Judicial Service Association of Delhi issued a letter condemning the recording as an attempt to 'scandalise the courts.'
- 03In response to the incident, the Coordination Committee of district courts bar associations called for a boycott of judicial work by lawyers.
- 04Dheeraj Mittal has been transferred to replace Rakesh Kumar at the Rohini court.
- 05The Judicial Service Association requested the deletion of the video from social media platforms.
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On Sunday, the Delhi High Court ordered the transfer of district judge Rakesh Kumar from the Rohini court to the Delhi Judicial Academy following a controversial incident that occurred on May 15. A video surfaced showing Kumar in a heated exchange with a lawyer during a case hearing, where they argued over a request for an adjournment. The Judicial Service Association of Delhi condemned the recording, labeling it an illegal act intended to undermine the authority of the judiciary. They expressed their support for Kumar, emphasizing his integrity and independence, and called for the removal of the video from social media. In light of the incident, the Coordination Committee of all district courts bar associations announced a boycott of judicial work by lawyers, protesting the treatment of their colleague. However, the Judicial Service Association opposed this action, stating it was illegal according to Supreme Court guidelines. In a related administrative move, Dheeraj Mittal has been appointed to replace Kumar at the Rohini court.
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The incident raises concerns about the conduct of judicial officers and the integrity of court proceedings, potentially affecting public trust in the judicial system.
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