State vs Uttar Pradesh Additional District Judge

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4 Nov 2026Hearing

Supreme Court issues notice to Allahabad High Court regarding POCSO judge accused of rape

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Allahabad High Court seeking a response regarding the appointment of an additional district judge, who is facing criminal charges of sexual exploitation in Delhi, to preside over a POCSO court.

Dainik Jagran

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court asked the Allahabad High Court to explain a judicial appointment.
Who:: The Supreme Court of India issued the notice to the Allahabad High Court concerning an additional district judge accused of sexual exploitation.
When:: Reported on 4 Nov 2026.
Where:: Delhi and the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: A judge accused of sexual exploitation in Delhi was appointed to hear cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
What it means:: The Allahabad High Court must now provide a response to the Supreme Court regarding this appointment.

4 Nov 2026News

Judge facing rape charge presides over Pocso court

NEW DELHI: Can a UP additional district judge, chargesheeted for rape by Delhi police for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman,...

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An additional district judge is working in a court for children while facing a criminal accusation.
Who:: The Delhi Police is the agency that filed the formal accusation document, and the accused is a Uttar Pradesh additional district judge.
When:: Reported on 4 Nov 2026.
Where:: New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The judge faces a chargesheet, which is a formal document of accusations, for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman.
What it means:: The report questions if a judge facing a rape charge should be presiding over a special court for children.

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Supreme Court issues notice to Allahabad High Court regarding POCSO judge accused of rape

Judge facing rape charge presides over Pocso court

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