The Delhi High Court directed officials from the Union MHA, Delhi government and Delhi Police to meet within a week to review security for district court judges, with Justice Manoj Jain stressing the issue’s seriousness and urgent need for action.
Security at Delhi’s Saket Court is being enhanced after an undertrial’s murder in the lockup on June 5. Two inmates attacked Aman following a dispute. New surveillance measures include restricted gate access and ongoing installation of security equipment, responding to rising violence in court complexes. Gates 1 and 2 will be closed for improvements.
The Calcutta High Court has initiated suo motu action regarding the heckling of lawyers, including senior advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, by a mob near the court. A special three-judge bench has been formed to investigate the incident, emphasizing the judiciary’s commitment to the safety of legal professionals. Hearings are expected soon.
