Sambhal Violence Case Reignites Protests Following CJM Transfer
Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh – The recent transfer of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Vibhanshu Sudhir in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked significant protest and renewed attention to the 2025 Sambhal violence case. A large gathering of lawyers demonstrated outside the court on Wednesday, voicing their opposition to the transfer and demanding SudhirS reinstatement. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Bring back CJM Sahab.”
The controversy stems from CJM Sudhir’s recent decision to order the registration of a Frist Information Report (FIR) against Superintendent of Police Anuj Chaudhary and several other police personnel. This directive sent shockwaves through the local police governance. However, within hours of issuing the order, a transfer notice for Sudhir was released, assigning him to the position of Senior Civil Division Judge in Sultanpur.
Vibhanshu Sudhir assumed the role of CJM on September 18, 2025, and quickly gained prominence for his decisive rulings. Sources indicate that his judgments have not always aligned wiht the preferences of the local administration, creating friction in recent months.
Notably, the CJM ordered an FIR against 20 police personnel, including an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), in connection with the Sambhal violence case.This action appears to be a central factor in the subsequent transfer decision.
Following the transfer announcement, lawyers have mobilized in protest. Demonstrations were held in Chandौसी, where legal professionals strongly condemned the state government and administrative actions through vocal slogans and displays of dissent.
The appointment of a new CJM and the demotion of Sudhir have brought the Sambhal violence case back into the spotlight, raising questions about potential interference and the independence of the judiciary in the region. The situation remains fluid as legal professionals and concerned citizens await further developments and seek clarity regarding the motivations behind the transfer.
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