Democratic and political protests must take place, but SC must not be dragged into it: CJI
“There should not be any inconvenience caused to litigants, lawyers, court staff. I have also requested...” Chief Justice Kant said in open court
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated on Monday that democratic and political protests are necessary, but the Supreme Court should not be dragged into them. The court's functioning should continue smoothly, and no impeding the movement of lawyers, court staff, or litigants is allowed. CJI Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, made these remarks in open court.
The Opposition leaders are expected to march to the Supreme Court as part of anti-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) protests on Monday. The court premises are experiencing heavy security. On Sunday, Justices Bagchi and Mohana held a special hearing following mass detentions and a "curfew-like" clampdown on civil rights. Senior lawyers compared the October 10 police crackdown in Delhi to the 1975 Emergency.
The CJI responded to an oral mentioning made by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) against the illegal detentions of lawyers and suspension of Internet. He urged political parties to be responsible and not bring the court into all this. The CJI reiterated that the Supreme Court would not become a site for protests and requested members of the Bar to cooperate and exercise restraint.
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