‘Tu hai kya cheez, bahar mil’: Man threatens woman judge in Delhi court in Cheque Bounce Case
A shocking incident happened in a Delhi court when a man who was found guilty in a cheque bounce case, along with his lawyer, began shouting and abusing the woman judge in the courtroom.
After the judge declared him guilty, the man became angry because the judgment was not in his favor. He even tried to throw something at the judge. He told his lawyer to do whatever was needed to change the judgment so that it would go in his favor.
The man even threatened the judge with serious words. He said something like:
“Who do you think you are? Meet me outside and let’s see how you even reach home alive.”
This threat was written in the official court order dated April 2.
The judge, Shivangi Mangla, had convicted the man under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (which deals with cheque bounce cases). She told him to submit bail documents under Section 437A of the Criminal Procedure Code at the next hearing.
But after being convicted, the man and his lawyer reportedly began troubling the judge, both mentally and physically. They tried to force her to leave her job and resign. They also kept bothering her, demanding that she declare the accused “not guilty.” They even threatened to file a false complaint against her and force her to quit her job.
The judge said that she would take proper action and report this harassment to the National Commission for Women in Delhi. She clearly mentioned in her order that she stands strong and will always work for justice, no matter what threats she faces.
The judge also took action against the lawyer, Atul Kumar. She issued a show cause notice (a legal notice asking someone to explain their actions) asking him to explain in writing why he behaved badly in court. She also asked him to explain why he should not be reported to the High Court for criminal contempt of court (a serious legal offence for showing disrespect to the court).
The lawyer has been asked to give his reply on the next court date.
