New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has placed district judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh under suspension and restricted him from leaving the national capital without prior permission. The move comes amid disciplinary proceedings contemplated against him under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.
Court order details
In a one-page order signed by Registrar General Arun Bhardwaj, the court directed that Singh’s headquarters during the suspension period would remain the office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, South District, Saket.
The order stated:
“Whereas a disciplinary proceeding against 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 Sanjeev Kumar Singh under suspension with immediate effect.”
Restrictions imposed
The court further directed that Singh would not leave Delhi without prior approval of the competent authority. Until the proceedings conclude, Singh is barred from taking up any judicial duties and must report to the designated headquarters.
Singh’s background
Before his suspension, Singh was serving as a district judge in Saket Court, where he handled commercial cases. He also chaired the residential complex committee of the Saket courts.
The reasons behind the contemplated disciplinary proceedings were not disclosed in the order.
What lies ahead
The suspension marks a serious step in the judicial accountability process. Singh’s role and conduct will be examined under the disciplinary framework, after which further action may follow depending on the findings.