Delhi High Court Transfers Judge Following Courtroom Incident
Delhi High Court attaches judge with academy over verbal spat
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The Delhi High Court has attached Rakesh Kumar, a district judge from Rohini court, to the Delhi Judicial Academy after a verbal altercation with a lawyer was recorded and circulated. The Judicial Service Association condemned the video release, while the Coordination Committee of district courts' bar associations called for a protest against the judge's treatment.
- 01The incident occurred on May 15 during a hearing when Judge Rakesh Kumar clashed with a defense lawyer over an adjournment request.
- 02The Judicial Service Association of Delhi criticized the video recording as an illegal act aimed at undermining the judiciary.
- 03The association requested the removal of the video from social media to protect the integrity of the courts.
- 04In response to the incident, all lawyers were called to abstain from judicial work on the following Monday as a form of protest.
- 05The Judicial Service Association deemed the lawyers' protest illegal, citing Supreme Court guidelines.
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On Sunday, the Delhi High Court ordered the attachment of Rakesh Kumar, a district judge from Rohini court, to the Delhi Judicial Academy following a verbal confrontation with a lawyer during a court session on May 15. The incident, which was captured in a video that circulated online, involved the judge and the defense lawyer arguing over a request for an adjournment. The Judicial Service Association of Delhi condemned the recording as illegal, asserting that it aimed to scandalize the judiciary and intimidate judicial officers. They expressed solidarity with Judge Kumar, emphasizing his integrity and independence, and requested the removal of the video from social media. In a related response, the Coordination Committee of district courts' bar associations called for a protest, urging lawyers to abstain from judicial work on Monday. However, the Judicial Service Association opposed this protest, labeling it illegal according to Supreme Court guidelines. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the judiciary and legal practitioners in Delhi.
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The incident and subsequent actions may affect the working relationship between judges and lawyers, potentially leading to increased tensions in the courtroom environment.
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