In a shocking turn of events, the legal community in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun is grappling with the untimely demise of a promising young civil judge, age 28 Jyotsna Rai, have a look at her biography
The 28-year-old judicial officer Jyotsna Rai was found hanging in her residence, leading authorities to suspect that the tragic incident was a result of mental stress.
Who is Badaun UP civil judge Jyotsna Rai, death reason, biography, age, family, parents and education
The grim discovery unfolded when 28 year old Jyotsna Rai failed to appear at the court as scheduled. Concerned colleagues, unable to reach her through phone calls, decided to visit her home in Judge Colony. Upon reaching her residence, they found her bedroom locked from the inside, prompting them to alert the police.
Recently, a female judge in UP sought permission to end her life due to system frustrations.
Today, in Badayun, Uttar Pradesh, Judge Jyotsna Rai took her own life by hanging in her official residence. pic.twitter.com/dtkzm22ehv
— Nitesh Singh (@TheNiteshSingh) February 3, 2024
Tragically, upon breaking open the door, the lifeless body of the junior civil judge was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan. The incident has sent shockwaves through the legal community and raised questions about the mental well-being of those working in the demanding field of judiciary.
| Id No: | UP3223 |
| Father’s/Husband’s Name: | ASHOK KUMAR RAI (F) |
| Date of Birth: | 05-07-1995 |
| Date of Retirement: | 31-07-2055 |
| Home District: | Mau |
| Home State: | Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Appt. in Judicial Service as Munsif/CJ(JD): | 14-11-2019 |
| Date of Promotion in CJ/CJ(SD): | |
| Date of Conf. on Munsif/CJ(JD): | |
| Date of Promotion to Class-I: | |
| Date of Joining in HJS under Rule 22(3) of UP HJS Rule 1975: |
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| Date of Joining in HJS under Rule 22(1) of UP HJS Rule 1975: |
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| Date of Conf. in HJS: |
| Qualification Details | |||
| SL | DETAILS | DIVISION | YEAR |
| 1. | High School | First | 2010 |
| 2. | Intermediate | First | 2012 |
| 3. | LL.B.(Hons.) | First | 2017 |
A suicide note, along with other documents, was recovered from Jyotsna Rai’s room. In the note, she may have left clues that could shed light on the circumstances leading to her extreme step. While the details of the note have not been disclosed, authorities are investigating its contents to gain insights into the factors contributing to her apparent mental distress.
Death of female judge in UP: Himanshu Shekhar Rai, brother of the deceased raises question over police investigation in the case. Claims pages of her sister's diary were torn/missing. Posted as civil judge in Badaun, Jyotsna Rai was found dead at her official residence on Feb 3. pic.twitter.com/pqGFl57itf
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) February 4, 2024
The Senior Superintendent of Police of Budaun, Alok Priyadarshi, stated that, at first glance, it appears to be a case of mental stress. The demanding nature of the judicial profession, coupled with the responsibilities and pressures associated with it, often takes a toll on the mental health of those working in the field. This tragic incident highlights the importance of addressing mental well-being within the legal profession.
Jyotsna Rai career
Jyotsna Rai, a native of Mau district, had been serving as a Civil Judge (junior division) in Badaun since April of the previous year. Prior to this assignment, she worked as a judicial magistrate in Ayodhya. Her career trajectory suggested a promising future in the legal domain, making her sudden demise all the more heart-wrenching for her colleagues and the legal community at large.
The loss of Jyotsna Rai has left a void in the legal fraternity, raising concerns about the mental health challenges faced by judicial officers.