Overview

• A convict and his lawyer threatened and abused Magistrate Shivangi Mangla in a Delhi courtroom after her April 2 conviction ruling in a cheque bounce case.
• The convict reportedly attempted to throw an object at the judge and issued verbal threats, including a death threat, while pressuring her to resign.
• The judge has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women against the convict for harassment and threats.
• Advocate Atul Kumar, the convict's lawyer, has been issued a show-cause notice to explain his conduct and could face criminal contempt proceedings in the Delhi High Court.
• The incident highlights ongoing concerns about intimidation of judges, particularly women, and judicial measures to uphold independence and accountability.