Judge questions recall of 97 murder cases in Muzzafarnagar court

Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar of Fast Track Court No. 3 in Muzzafarnagar expressed displeasure while pronouncing judgment in a decade-old NDPS case, raising pointed questions about the recall of 97 murder case files from his court.

During the sentencing proceedings, Judge Diwakar acquitted accused Ashok Bharti due to insufficient evidence in the narcotics case. While delivering the judgment, the judge made an implicit statement about the recall of the murder cases, questioning the fairness of the process.

The judge's remarks highlighted concerns about the withdrawal of multiple cases from his court, which he characterized as injustice directed at the judiciary itself. His comments suggested frustration with the administrative decision to recall the cases and the lack of clarity surrounding the reasons for their withdrawal.

The acquittal of Bharti underscores the importance of substantive evidence in criminal prosecutions. The judge's observations during the verdict delivery have drawn attention to administrative procedures affecting case distribution within the district judiciary.

The incident raises broader questions about case management practices in lower courts and the communication between administrative authorities and judges regarding case transfers and recalls.