A judge in Uttar Pradesh says he receives threats after awarding 23 death sentences in 123 days, including a case where a man is sentenced for burning his wife alive. He claims a gangster linked to the intimidation has threatened him and that he is willing to face death rather than “become a coward,” continuing to conduct cases despite fear.
The judge also alleges that case files are being taken away from his court, which he says is done to protect criminals. He says his security has been reduced even after he reports threats. The reports add that he had earlier ordered a survey related to the Gyanvapi premises and that he received threats during those proceedings as well. Both accounts describe him continuing to work despite increased judicial workload and reduced protective cover, presenting his actions as an effort to uphold judicial decisions without intimidation.
While the outlets focus on the judge’s allegations and his statements, they provide limited independent verification of the threats or the reasons for changes to case records and security, leaving those aspects as claims attributed to the judge.
