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Supreme Court to Hear Pleas on Hardships Faced by Lawyers Amid Protests in New Delhi
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News18•12-10-2026, 13:45
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas on Hardships Faced by Lawyers Amid Protests in New Delhi
- •Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that democratic activities must run smoothly without obstructing the functioning of the Supreme Court or the movement of lawyers and litigants.
- •The Supreme Court agreed to hear petitions, including one filed by SCBA president Pradeep Rai, regarding the difficulties caused by ongoing protests in the city.
- •The CJI emphasized that political parties should not interfere in judicial domains and urged protesters not to drag the apex court into political activities.
- •The protests in Delhi are centered around demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •The Supreme Court Bar Association had earlier condemned the reported use of excessive force against lawyers and urged urgent judicial intervention.
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant agreed to hear petitions, including one filed by the SCBA, after concerns were raised over difficulties and obstruction faced by lawyers amid protests in Delhi.
The protests in Delhi are being held to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The SCBA condemned the reported use of excessive force against lawyers who were heading to Jantar Mantar to participate in a protest, and urged the CJI to urgently intervene.
