FIR against a judge possible only after chief justice’s nod, Delhi high court tells litigant

Delhi High Court questioned a litigant seeking permission to register an FIR against a judicial officer for alleged forgery. Judges stressed that FIR approval against a judge requires the Chief Justice's nod on the administrative side, not through court petitions. The court also cautioned against sharing trial proceedings on social media.

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Mar 26, 2026 - 09:59
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FIR against a judge possible only after chief justice’s nod, Delhi high court  tells litigant
Delhi High Court questioned a litigant seeking permission to register an FIR against a judicial officer for alleged forgery. Judges stressed that FIR approval against a judge requires the Chief Justice's nod on the administrative side, not through court petitions. The court also cautioned against sharing trial proceedings on social media.

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