"Tu Hai Kya Cheez..": Convict, lawyer threaten woman judge in court after cheque bounce conviction
New Delhi: A Delhi court witnessed a serious breach of courtroom decorum when a convict and his lawyer threatened and abused Judicial Magistrate Shivangi Mangla following a conviction in a cheque bounce case.
The accused, who was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, reacted aggressively after the judgment, directing threats toward the judge. According to the court's order dated April 2, the accused said: “Tu hai kya cheez… bahar mil dekhte hai kaise zinda ghar jaati hai...”
(“Who even are you… just meet me outside and let’s see how you make it back home alive.”)
The judge recorded that the accused attempted to hurl an object at her and instructed his lawyer to secure a favourable outcome by any means. Further, she noted that both the convict and his counsel mentally and physically harassed her, demanding her resignation and threatening to file complaints to force her out of office.
Judge Mangla stated she would initiate appropriate action before the National Commission for Women in response to the threats and harassment.
“The undersigned shall be taking appropriate measures against the accused... for such threatening and harassment,” the order read.
Additionally, the court issued a show cause notice to Advocate Atul Kumar, counsel for the accused, asking him to explain his conduct and why criminal contempt proceedings should not be initiated.
“Court notice be issued to counsel for accused Sh. Atul Kumar... to explain as to why he shall not be referred to the Hon’ble High Court for initiating criminal contempt proceedings,” the judge directed.
The lawyer is required to submit his written response on the next date of hearing.
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Thunderstorm hits Lucknow, IMD issues red alert across multiple UP districts
Lucknow: Shortly after the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning of severe weather conditions in the region, a sudden thunderstorm hit Lucknow and adjoining districts on Monday morning.
The Indian Express reported that the skies turned dark around 8:45 am as strong winds lashed parts of the city. Incidents of tree falls were reported from several locations, disrupting traffic and normal movement.
The weather department said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds of 40 to 60 kmph are likely to continue over the next three hours across several districts.
A red alert has been issued for districts including Unnao, Barabanki, Hardoi, Sitapur, Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti and Lakhimpur Kheri, where moderate thunderstorms with hail and strong winds may damage trees, power lines and temporary structures.
An orange alert is in place for Rae Bareli, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Ayodhya, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Kannauj, Farrukhabad, Shahjahanpur and Balrampur, where thunderstorms with lightning and winds up to 60 kmph could lead to localised disruptions.
Major parts of the state remains under yellow alert, including districts such as Prayagraj, Agra, Bareilly, Aligarh and Moradabad, where light rain, lightning and winds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected.
Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors, avoid open areas and trees during lightning, and secure loose objects.
