A Delhi District Judge, Aman Pratap Singh, has been dismissed from his position following a viral video that captured his behavior in the courtroom. The Delhi government officially notified him that his services as a judge have been terminated immediately due to his conduct.
Reasons Behind the Dismissal
The decision to sack Judge Aman Pratap Singh was made after considering his indiscipline, low case disposal rate, and failure to follow court timings. These factors contributed to the government’s move to end his tenure. The viral video in question showed the judge angrily standing up from his chair and shouting at court staff and the defense counsel in the courtroom.
Weeks after the Delhi High Court withdrew judicial work from District Judge Aman Pratap Singh, the Delhi government has notified that his services as a judge have been terminated with immediate effect.pic.twitter.com/DPjH0XN0Ab
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Official Notification
The official order terminating his services cited the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, under which the decision was taken. “In pursuance of the provisions of Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970 as amended up to date, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in consultation with the High Court of Delhi, hereby terminates the services of Mr. Aman Pratap Singh, who is presently on probation, from the Delhi Higher Judicial Service with immediate effect,” the notification stated.
This dismissal underscores the importance of discipline and professionalism expected from judicial officers, as the judge was still under probation when the decision was made.
