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Crime
UP Judge Claims Serious Cases Withdrawn From His Bench
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 05:48 PM
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A judge in Uttar Pradesh has alleged that serious criminal cases were withdrawn from his bench, stating he would rather die than be labeled a coward.
A judge in Uttar Pradesh has publicly claimed that several serious criminal cases were recalled from his bench, a move he says undermines the integrity of the judiciary. The statement was made during a press conference held at the district court in the state on Tuesday.
According to the judge, the cases in question involved high‑profile offenses, and their withdrawal was not accompanied by any official notice or explanation from the court administration. He expressed frustration, saying he would rather die than be called a coward for standing by the law.
The allegations have drawn attention from legal commentators, who note that such withdrawals can affect the timely delivery of justice and may raise questions about procedural transparency. No formal response has yet been issued by the court’s chief justice or the state judiciary.
The judge’s remarks have sparked a debate among legal experts about the mechanisms for case management and the importance of maintaining public confidence in the judicial system.
At this time, the court has not released any statement regarding the judge’s claims, and the matter remains under investigation.
According to the judge, the cases in question involved high‑profile offenses, and their withdrawal was not accompanied by any official notice or explanation from the court administration. He expressed frustration, saying he would rather die than be called a coward for standing by the law.
The allegations have drawn attention from legal commentators, who note that such withdrawals can affect the timely delivery of justice and may raise questions about procedural transparency. No formal response has yet been issued by the court’s chief justice or the state judiciary.
The judge’s remarks have sparked a debate among legal experts about the mechanisms for case management and the importance of maintaining public confidence in the judicial system.
At this time, the court has not released any statement regarding the judge’s claims, and the matter remains under investigation.