In re: Conduct of Rajesh Kumar Singh, PRO to SSP Azamgarh

The Allahabad High Court initiated contempt proceedings against Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Public Relations Officer to the Senior Superintendent of Police in Azamgarh, following allegations of misbehavior towards an Additional Government Advocate. The Court ordered Singh to be detained in custody until 5 pm as a consequence of his conduct.

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Judgment14 Oct 2026

Allahabad HC rules misbehaviour with govt advocates constitutes contempt

The Allahabad High Court affirmed that misbehaviour with government advocates carrying court orders amounts to contempt of court. In the specific case concerning the PRO to the SSP of Azamgarh, the court ordered him to be detained in custody until 5 pm as a consequence of his conduct.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court ruled that mistreating government lawyers is contempt of court and punished an official for his actions.
Who:: The Allahabad High Court is the court, and Rajesh Kumar Singh, the public relations officer to the senior superintendent of police, is the person who behaved poorly.
When:: Reported on 14 Oct 2026.
Where:: Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, in the Allahabad High Court.
Why:: The court acted because the official misbehaved with government advocates who were carrying official court orders.
What it means:: The official was ordered to stay in custody at the court until the end of the work day.

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Misbehaviour with govt lawyers amounts to contempt: HC directs UP DGP to issue circular

On Monday, taking exception to the conduct of Rajesh Kumar Singh, public relations officer (PRO) to the Azamgarh senior superintendent of police (SSP), with an additional government advocate (AGA), Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal directed that Singh be kept in court custody until 5 pm. He was released thereafter.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court official detained a police officer for showing disrespect toward a government lawyer.
Who:: Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal is the judge; Rajesh Kumar Singh is the public relations officer to the Azamgarh senior superintendent of police; the additional government advocate is a lawyer for the state; the director general of police is the head of state police.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh; Azamgarh.
Why:: The judge took action because the officer allegedly misbehaved with a government lawyer, which the court considers contempt or disrespect to the judicial process.
What it means:: The court ordered the police chief to send a notice to all officers regarding proper conduct.

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PRO to SSP Azamgarh ordered into judicial custody

The Allahabad High Court ordered Rajesh Kumar Singh, the PRO to the SSP of Azamgarh, to be placed in judicial custody until 5 pm following his alleged misbehaviour with a government advocate.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court ordered a police official into temporary jail time for poor behavior.
Who:: Rajesh Kumar Singh is the Public Relations Officer to the Senior Superintendent of Police. The Allahabad High Court is the court overseeing this matter.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, within the Allahabad High Court.
Why:: He allegedly behaved poorly toward a government lawyer.
What it means:: He must remain in judicial custody, meaning he is held under court authority, until the specified evening hour.

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In re: Conduct of Rajesh Kumar Singh, PRO to SSP Azamgarh

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