The Delhi High Court has suspended Sanjeev Kumar Singh, a judge at Saket Court, following serious allegations of pressuring a victim in a sexual exploitation case and financial irregularities. Further action will be taken after the investigation report.
Delhi: The Delhi High Court has taken strict action against Saket Court judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh, suspending him. This decision was made in a Full Court Meeting held on August 29. The judge faces serious allegations, including financial irregularities and pressuring the victim in a sexual exploitation case to settle.
Major Decision Made in Full Court Meeting
A Full Court Meeting of the Delhi High Court was convened on August 29. In this meeting, the report on the allegations against Judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh was considered. Based on the investigation report, the court decided to suspend him with immediate effect. Under this order, he will no longer be involved in any judicial proceedings and will remain at the headquarters.
Only Subsistence Allowance During Suspension
The Delhi High Court's order also clarified that during the suspension period, Judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh will only receive a subsistence allowance. He will not receive any other allowances or additional facilities during this time.
Not Allowed to Leave Delhi Without Prior Permission
The Delhi High Court has also made it clear that Judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh will not be allowed to leave Delhi during his suspension without prior permission. According to the order, he must remain in Delhi until the investigation is completed.
Who is Sanjeev Kumar Singh
Sanjeev Kumar Singh was serving as a District Judge at Saket Court. He was presiding over commercial court cases and was also the Chairperson of the Saket Court Residential Complex Committee. He was considered a senior judge, but his reputation has come under question following the emergence of these allegations.
What are the Allegations
According to sources, there are several serious allegations against Sanjeev Kumar Singh. These include financial impropriety, pressuring a lawyer, and forcing the victim in a sexual exploitation case to compromise.
This allegation related to the sexual exploitation case surfaced when the victim lodged a complaint during the hearing of an appeal in the Delhi High Court. She stated that the judge had pressured her to drop the case. This matter reached the High Court, which immediately handed it over to the Vigilance Registrar for investigation.
Why Did the High Court Take Strict Action
After the Vigilance Registrar's report was submitted to the High Court, the matter was deemed serious. The report indicated that the nature of the allegations was so grave that it would not be appropriate for the judge to continue in his position. Subsequently, in the Full Court Meeting on August 29, it was unanimously decided to suspend him with immediate effect.
Questions on the Credibility of the Judiciary
This case is considered a significant blow to the credibility of the judiciary. Judges are expected to uphold the fairness and transparency of the judicial process. However, when a judge himself faces serious allegations such as financial irregularities and sexual exploitation, it impacts the reliability of the justice system.
Currently, the investigation against Judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh is ongoing. The High Court has made it clear that he will not be reinstated in his position until the investigation is completed. If the allegations are proven, more stringent action, which could include dismissal from service, may be taken against him.
