The Delhi High Court transfers over 200 judicial officers to subordinate courts

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The Delhi High Court has transferred several judicial officers to its subordinate courts in the national capital, including the judge hearing the cancellation report filed by Delhi Police in a case of sexual harassment of a small-time wrestler against former BJP MP and ex- Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). ) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Besides identifying new posts for 233 judicial officers in the Delhi Judicial Services, the Supreme Court has also issued a separate notification for posting of 23 judicial officers in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.

The Registrar General of the Supreme Court issued the list of transfers on Friday (27 October 2024) with immediate effect.

Special Judge (POCSO) Chhavi Kapoor of Patiala House court, who was hearing the case against Brij Bhushan Singh, has been transferred to Rouse Avenue court as special judge.

Additional Sessions Judge Gomti Manocha will now hold court in place of Kapoo, who had reserved the warrant on the police report.

Justice Jitendra Singh has been transferred to Rouse Avenue to fill the bench left vacant by the recent retirement of Special Judge Rakesh Syal.

Mr. Syal held a special court to try cases against lawmakers, including the alleged Delhi excise policy scam against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the alleged Waqf Board scam case against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, and an anti-Sikh 1984 riot-related case against Congress. leader Jagdish Tytler.

In addition to transfers, these deployments also include the introduction of approximately seventy judicial officers in various districts after completion of their training.

“Honorable Chief Justice and Honorable Judges of this Court are pleased to take up postings/transfers in the Delhi Judicial Service with immediate effect,” a notice said.

A similar notice was issued for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.