Srinagar, August 12, KDC: Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal, Shyambir Singh, found himself in the judicial dock Monday as he appeared before the High Court to respond to contempt charges leveled against him by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Ganderbal.
According to news agency Kashmir Dot Com during the session, Mr. Shyambir while appearing the court, said that his previous actions were not intended to undermine the court’s dignity. He acknowledged the gravity of the situation and requested additional time to deliberate on whether he should file an affidavit of apology. He asked for some time to think of personally appearing before the lower court to address the matter.
The reply prepared by Mr. Shyambir has been shared with the court’s appointed Amicus Curiae during the open court session.
The court has scheduled the hearing of this case for August 14, 2024, placing it at the top of the list. This prioritization highlights the importance of the case and the court’s commitment to resolving the matter swiftly.
Pertinently, the contempt case against Shyambir Singh, the 2018 batch IAS officer, serving as Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal since 2022, stems from a land dispute where Fayaz Ahmad Qureshi, Chief Judicial Magistrate Ganderbal, ordered the attachment of salaries of several government officials, including the DC.
The DC is accused of pressuring the judge and interfering with the judicial process by deploying a revenue team to survey the judge’s land without proper notice.
The Chief Judicial Magistrate initiated contempt proceedings, which were subsequently referred to the High Court and are now being heard. (KDC)
