1 year ago
Delhi Judge Suspended Amidst Misconduct Allegations
A judge named Sanjeev Kumar Singh in Delhi has been told to take a break from his job.
The reason is that people are saying he did some things he shouldn't have.
This includes possibly taking money in ways that weren't right, and also trying to influence a lawyer in a case.
He's also accused of trying to get someone who was sexually assaulted to settle the case.
Because of these accusations, he can't leave Delhi without asking and is getting less money than usual while the situation is being investigated.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar Singh, a judge in Delhi, has been suspended.
The suspension followed allegations of misconduct.
Singh is accused of financial misconduct.
He is also accused of pressuring a sexual assault survivor.
Singh cannot leave Delhi without permission during the probe.
- Who
- Justice Sanjeev Kumar Singh, a Delhi judge.
- What
- Was suspended due to allegations of misconduct.
- Where
- Saket Court, Delhi.
- When
- The suspension order was issued on August 29.
- Why
- Following allegations of financial misconduct and pressuring a sexual assault victim.
Key facts
- Accused
- Justice Sanjeev Kumar Singh
- Location
- Saket Court, Delhi
- Allegations
- Misconduct, questionable financial dealings, pressuring a sexual assault survivor
- Action Taken
- Suspension and restricted travel
- Order Date
- August 29
- Authority
- Delhi High Court
Quotes
The Court
The body issuing the suspension order
“Whereas a disciplinary proceeding against Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, an officer of Delhi Higher Judicial Service is contemplated. Now, therefore, this Court in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969 read with Rule 27 of Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, hereby places the said Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh under suspension with immediate effect”
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“It is further ordered that during the period that this order shall remain in force, the headquarters of Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh shall be the office of Principal District & Sessions Judge, South, Saket, New Delhi, and the said Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh shall not leave Delhi without obtaining the prior permission of the competent authority.”
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