Ludhiana: Woman lawyer who posed as judge to meet magistrate booked

The accused, identified as Daljit Kaur, reportedly walked into the Ludhiana court complex and attempted to gain access to civil judge-cum-judicial magistrate first class (JMIC) Navneet Kaur

A woman lawyer is now on the other side of the law after allegedly masquerading as a judge to meet a judicial officer inside the court complex.

The accused had not only posed as a DSP but also had a complete kit—uniform, belt, badges, and even police-issue shoes. (HT photo for representation)

The accused, identified as Daljit Kaur, reportedly walked into the Ludhiana court complex and attempted to gain access to civil judge-cum-judicial magistrate first class (JMIC) Navneet Kaur. According to the police, she sent a message through the judge’s staff claiming she was a judicial officer herself. The stunt, however, didn’t go unnoticed.

A quick verification revealed that Daljit Kaur, though a practising lawyer, holds no official position in the judiciary. “She has practised law, but she is not a public servant or judicial officer,” confirmed assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Subhash Chand, the investigating officer in the case.

Taking serious note of the impersonation, the court directed the Division Number 5 Police to register a formal case. An FIR under Section 204 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) – for personating a public servant – has now been lodged.

Police have launched a probe into the incident and confirmed that the woman will be arrested soon. “We will question her to find out what exactly prompted her to pose as a judge,” said ASI Subhash Chand.

On April 26, police arrested a private firm driver who was flaunting a DSP uniform on social media. The accused had not only posed as a DSP but also had a complete kit—uniform, belt, badges, and even police-issue shoes.