Delhi Judicial Services officer found dead in suspected suicide, probe underway

A Delhi Judicial Services official allegedly died by suicide in Safdarjung area here, police said on Saturday. According to preliminary inquiry, the deceased -- identified as Aman Kumar Sharma -- is suspected to have died by hanging, they said. A police team reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and initiated inquest proceedings. The body has been sent for post-mortem, officials said, adding that further investigation is underway. "No foul play has been established so far. However, all angles are being examined as part of inquest proceedings," a senior police officer said. According to official records, Sharma had joined the Delhi Judicial Services on June 19, 2021. A law graduate from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, he completed his BA LLB in 2018.

During his tenure, he dealt with a range of criminal and civil cases and served in different jurisdictions as a judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) and civil judge. With effect from October 18, 2025, Sharma had taken charge as the Full-Time Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in the North-East district at Karkardooma Courts. Police said statements of concerned persons are being recorded and relevant circumstances leading to the incident are being examined.