UP judge questions system after transfer of 97 murder case files
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A judge in Uttar Pradesh, who recently handed 23 death sentences in 11 cases, has raised concerns about the judicial process after 97 murder case files were allegedly moved from his court to another jurisdiction. The judge, Ravi Kumar Diwakar, noted the issue in a 12‑year‑old NDPS case judgment, questioning the integrity of case handling and the impact on justice delivery.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (2): India Today, Times Now
Sources
- UP judge questions judicial system after transfer of case files from his court — Deccan Herald (center)
- Judge who handed 23 death sentences in 11 cases questions recall of 97 cases — India Today (right-leaning)
- 'Shortcut Methods': SC Judge Bhuyan Flags Rise in Extra-Judicial Killings — Times Now (right-leaning)