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The Full Bench of the Delhi High Court wasted no time once the video gained attention, immediately suspending Singh's duties.

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The court suspended his judicial duties and sent a recommendation to the government, requesting his termination from service. (X/NCMIndiaa)

New Delhi: In a striking example of the power of social media, Aman Pratap Singh, District Judge-1 of South West District at Dwarka Court, faced suspension after a viral video triggered immediate action from the judiciary. Despite eight complaints pending from lawyers and numerous requests from litigants to transfer cases from his court, no action was taken—until social media intervened.

A video capturing Judge Singh’s controversial conduct spread quickly online, prompting the Full Bench of the Delhi High Court to act swiftly. The court suspended his judicial duties and sent a recommendation to the government, requesting his termination from service.

Viral video prompts immediate action

Aman Pratap Singh had been the subject of eight separate complaints from lawyers, and litigants had continuously sought to have their cases moved out of his courtroom. However, their efforts proved futile until the power of social media changed everything. The viral video, whose contents stirred significant concern, accelerated the suspension decision by the judiciary.

Full bench recommends termination

The Full Bench of the Delhi High Court wasted no time once the video gained attention, immediately suspending Singh's duties. In a rare and significant move, the court also wrote to the government, urging that his services be terminated. This incident underscores the growing influence of social media in prompting judicial and administrative actions.

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