Lawyer Alleges Severe Corruption Against Court Clerk

The District Magistrate (DM) of Bareilly has ordered an investigation into allegations of corruption involving a court clerk (peshkar) attached to the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) City Court. The probe follows a formal complaint lodged by a lawyer who accused the official of engaging in corrupt practices within the judicial administration.

Corruption Allegations in Bareilly ADM City Court

The investigation was initiated after a lawyer approached the District Magistrate to report systemic corruption by the ADM City Court’s peshkar. According to reports from Bareilly, the complainant alleged that the clerk was utilizing their position to solicit or accept bribes, compromising the integrity of court proceedings.

The District Magistrate confirmed that the matter has been noted and stated that a thorough inquiry will be conducted to verify the claims. The administration is reviewing the specific nature of the corruption charges to determine if departmental action or criminal proceedings are warranted.

Administrative Response and Legal Context

In the Indian judicial administrative system, the peshkar serves as the primary liaison between the judge and the legal practitioners, managing case files and scheduling. Allegations of corruption in this role typically involve the manipulation of case dates or the withholding of documents in exchange for illegal gratification.

The DM’s decision to launch an investigation reflects the local administration’s requirement to maintain transparency in the ADM City Court. If the probe confirms the lawyer’s allegations, the accused official could face suspension under civil service conduct rules or prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The complainant has requested that the authorities ensure a fair trial and protect the integrity of the court’s functioning from internal misconduct. The DM has assured that the investigation will be impartial and based on the evidence presented by the aggrieved lawyer.