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The Decision that Shook the Legal World
On August 29, 2025, the Delhi High Court—in a full court session—ordered the immediate suspension of trial court judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh, a member of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service. The decision was driven by conclusions drawn from initial findings by the High Court’s vigilance committee, which included Justices Subramonium Prasad, Prateek Jalan, Amit Bansal, Amit Sharma, and Manoj Jain.
Legal Basis and Specific Restrictions
The order invoked:
Clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, and Rule 27 of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970.
During the inquiry, Judge Singh is: Placed at the office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, South (Saket), New Delhi, effectively suspending him from judicial duties, Restricted from leaving Delhi without prior permission from competent authority.
What Provoked This Action?
A complaint filed by a woman lawyer triggered the vigilance probe. It involved allegations against him and others in connection with a criminal case lodged by the complainant. The vigilance committee evaluated documents and even call recordings before concluding that formal disciplinary proceedings should follow.
Consequential Measures: Financial and Administrative
While the inquiry continues, Judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh will receive a subsistence allowance and other admissible allowances, as per the applicable rules.
Broader Implications for the Judiciary
This high-profile suspension exemplifies the judiciary’s internal accountability—its ability to investigate and address allegations against its members swiftly and transparently. Given Singh’s role as a trial court judge handling commercial cases in Saket and his involvement in the residential complex committee, the order sends a clear message about the seriousness of judicial integrity.
[Newsroom staff written original, where key claims or facts are used, I’ve referenced the original sources (like The Times of India, Hindustan Times, etc.) transparently.]
