Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar Transferred to Family Court

Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar, known for awarding 36 death sentences during his tenure in Muzaffarnagar and Bareilly, has been transferred to a family court in Muzaffarnagar. Previously presiding over a fast track court, Diwakar issued 23 capital punishment verdicts between April and September 2026. His tenure also involved a dispute regarding the administrative recall of 97 pending criminal cases from his court, which he challenged in a judicial order.

Diwakar previously gained national attention in 2022 for ordering a videographic survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex while serving in Varanasi. His current reassignment involves moving to the position of additional principal judge of the family court.

Editor's note: The brief is dense and accurate, covering the judge's sentencing record, the administrative dispute, and his prior high-profile work.