Fake Lawyer Suspect Detained at Prayagraj District Court Amid Concerns Over Growing Impersonation Racket
A young man dressed in an advocate’s attire was detained by lawyers at the District Court complex in Prayagraj on Saturday afternoon after his presence and conduct raised suspicion.
When he failed to provide satisfactory answers during questioning, he was handed over to the Colonelganj Police for further verification.
The incident occurred during proceedings in a murder case being heard at the district court.
Lawyers noticed a man moving around the court premises wearing a black coat and an advocate’s neckband.
However, his behaviour and conversations reportedly appeared unusual, prompting some members of the legal fraternity to question his identity.
Police later took the man to the police station and verified his credentials and documents. During the inquiry, it emerged that he had come to the court in connection with legal work related to his brother’s case.
His brother is facing trial in a murder case, and the man had reportedly visited the court to assist with matters connected to the proceedings.
Nevertheless, his activities had already attracted the attention of advocates present at the court.
Colonelganj Station House Officer Sanjay Singh said that a written complaint had been received and that further information about the individual, identified as Mulayam, was being collected as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Meanwhile, former Bar Association president and Elder Committee member Sheetla Prasad Mishra said a formal complaint had been submitted to both the District Judge and the President of the Bar Association.
He expressed concern over the increasing presence of individuals who wear black coats despite not being practising advocates.
According to a former member of the District Bar Association, such incidents are not isolated. He claimed that several people routinely move around court premises posing as lawyers.
Since there is no restriction on wearing a black coat, many of these individuals manage to avoid scrutiny.
Rather than appearing in court themselves, they allegedly approach clients and then coordinate with practising advocates to get legal work completed.
Legal experts believe the problem extends beyond Prayagraj and is prevalent across many districts in Uttar Pradesh.
The growing presence of fake lawyers and touts in court complexes has become a matter of concern, with many reportedly targeting unsuspecting litigants and offering to arrange legal assistance in exchange for money.
