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Judge, Who Gave 23 Death Sentences In 6 Months, Transferred To Family Court in UP's Muzaffarnagar
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What Happened?
Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar, known for issuing 23 death sentences in six months, has been reassigned to a family court in Muzaffarnagar following an Allahabad High Court order.
Key points
- Judge Diwakar awarded 23 death sentences in 11 cases between April and September 2026.
- He was transferred to the family court as per an Allahabad High Court order.
- Shiv Kumari will replace him as the Additional District and Sessions Judge of the fast-track court.
- Diwakar raised concerns about the withdrawal of 97 part-heard cases from his court.
- He questioned the legality of administrative orders that withdrew cases without following proper procedures.
Key insights
- The transfer may affect the handling of serious criminal cases in Muzaffarnagar.
- Concerns about judicial independence could lead to calls for reforms in administrative procedures.
- The high number of death sentences issued by Diwakar raises questions about judicial practices in fast-track courts.
Why it matters
This transfer highlights ongoing concerns about judicial independence and administrative powers in the Indian legal system.
Entities
Ravi Kumar Diwakar· PersonMuzaffarnagar· CityAllahabad High Court· Organization
Source
Times Now
