Convict Threatens Judge After Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case at Dwarka Court

An alarming event transpired at the Dwarka court on April 2 involving a convicted individual and his lawyer, who allegedly issued death threats to the presiding judge following a ruling in a cheque bounce case. The convict, a 63-year-old retired government teacher, expressed outrage after receiving a sentence of 22 months imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 6,65,000, leading to intimidating remarks directed at the female judge.

During the incident, the judge, Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Shivangi Mangla, announced the verdict, at which point the convict became verbally aggressive, questioning the legitimacy of the sentencing and making derogatory comments. It was noted that he showed further hostility by holding an object and attempting to throw it at the judge, accompanied by harassing remarks alongside his lawyer.

The intimidating behavior continued as both the convict and his attorney pressured the judge to resign and attempted to coerce an acquittal for the convict, even threatening to lodge complaints if their demands were not met. In response to these actions, the judge referred the matter to the Principal District and Sessions Judge for potential proceedings in the High Court, while stating her intention to report the convict's conduct to the National Commission for Women.

While the convict's representative argued for leniency due to the convict's age and family circumstances—stressing that he has three unemployed sons who depend on him—the court maintained its decision, ultimately imposing both the prison sentence and fine on the convict. Amidst these proceedings, the convict was granted bail to appeal the judgment to a higher court.