Delhi High Court places trial judge under suspension, initiates disciplinary proceedings

The Delhi High Court has placed trial court judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh under suspension with immediate effect.  

The reason for the suspension is not known, but the High Court order says disciplinary action against Singh is being contemplated.

In an order passed on August 29, Registrar General Arun Bhardwaj stated that while the inquiry is conducted, Kumar will not be able to leave Delhi without prior permission. 

“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,” the Court order read. 

It added, 

“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.”

[Read Suspension Order]