CJI draws line on court protests

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said Monday that democratic and political protests must take place, but the Supreme Court should not be dragged into them.

“we will not allow Supreme Court become a part of it. There are designated sites for protest”

CJI concerned about court disruption

Kant said there should be no inconvenience to litigants, lawyers or court staff, and that the smooth administration of justice must continue unhindered.

“There should not be any inconvenience caused to litigants, lawyers, court staff”

Bar Association raises detention concerns

The Supreme Court Bar Association, represented by president and senior advocate Pradeep Rai, raised oral mentionings against illegal detentions of lawyers and suspension of Internet.

“We are doing our professional duties. They should not interfere”

Senior advocate describes police violence

Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan said private citizens, including children and senior advocates, were beaten with lathis and forcibly taken away in buses over two days.

“at a time when our senior advocates are being dragged on the streets, the court is asking protestors to restrain, but at least once the court should tell them to do the same”

Advocate calls for court to address police

Sankaranarayanan said the court should tell police to show restraint, just as it asks protestors to do, calling the treatment of senior advocates shocking.

“I have never seen such things happen”

Court agrees to hear petitions

The Supreme Court agreed to list the petitions filed by the Bar Association and senior advocate A.N.S. Nadkarni seeking protection for lawyers and against detentions.

Anti-CEC march planned for October twelfth

Opposition leaders were expected to march to the Supreme Court on October twelfth, twenty twenty-six as part of anti-CEC protests, with heavy security present at court premises.