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Delhi High Court Suspends Judge Amid Disciplinary Probe
31 Aug
Summary
- Delhi High Court suspends judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh
- Disciplinary proceedings against Singh are contemplated
- Singh barred from leaving Delhi without prior permission
On August 31, 2025, the Delhi High Court issued an order to immediately suspend district judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh. The decision to suspend Singh was made during a full court meeting of the Delhi High Court judges last week, following adverse reports regarding his conduct.
The high court is now contemplating initiating disciplinary proceedings against Singh. In its one-page order, the court has restrained Singh from leaving Delhi without obtaining prior permission. During the suspension, his place of work will be the office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, South District, Saket, in south Delhi.
Singh, who was previously serving as a district judge in Saket Court and handling commercial cases, has also been the chairperson of Saket court's residential complex committee. The Delhi High Court's decision to suspend him comes amid the ongoing review of his actions and potential disciplinary action against him.
