In an unprecedented disciplinary action, the Delhi High Court has recommended the immediate termination of District Judge Aman Pratap Singh, serving at the Dwarka court, due to unacceptable conduct. The Department of Law, Justice, and Legislative Affairs confirmed the termination on October 10, marking a significant moment of accountability within the judicial system.
The incident that triggered this drastic step involved Judge Singh, who was captured in a widely circulated social media video where he was seen standing and shouting at court staff and the counsel of an accused during a court session. This behavior, deemed highly unprofessional and unbefitting of his position, prompted the Delhi High Court to suspend Singh from all judicial duties as of September 19, pending a thorough investigation.
Singh, who began his tenure as an additional district judge in May 2023 after passing the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examinations, was still under probation when the incident occurred. The swift action by the authorities underscores the judiciary’s zero-tolerance policy towards conduct that compromises the decorum and dignity expected in such roles.
The official notification detailed the termination under the relevant provisions of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, as amended, highlighting the collaborative decision-making process involving the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the High Court of Delhi.
This decision by the Delhi High Court to enforce strict standards of judicial conduct comes at a time when public trust in legal institutions is paramount. The court’s proactive stance in addressing such behavior is a clear message to all judicial officers about the critical importance of maintaining professionalism and integrity in the administration of justice.
