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Supreme Court Bar Association Seeks CJI Action Over Detained Lawyers

Supreme Court Bar Association Seeks CJI Action Over Detained Lawyers
‘Many young lawyers detained’: Supreme Court Bar Association urges CJI to intervene · indianexpress.com

The Supreme Court Bar Association says some lawyers were detained during a peaceful protest at the Supreme Court.

It says women lawyers were among those detained and alleges that too much force was used.

The association asked Chief Justice Surya Kant to step in quickly.

It wants authorities to find out where the detained lawyers are and make sure they are safe.

It also wants them to be able to get legal help.

The association says anyone detained without lawful grounds should be released right away.

Key facts

Organization
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)
Requested intervention from
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Reported incident
Advocates were detained during a peaceful protest
Location
Supreme Court premises
Force allegation
The SCBA claimed excessive force was used
Requested protections
Confirm detainees’ whereabouts and safety, provide legal assistance, and release those without lawful grounds for detention

Quotes

Supreme Court Bar Association

Association representing members of the Supreme Court Bar.

“The Supreme Court Bar Association resolves to request the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India to intervene urgently and take up the matter with the concerned authorities so that the whereabouts and safety of every detained advocate are ascertained, they are given access to legal assistance, and those against whom there are no lawful grounds for detention are released immediately.”
indianexpress.com

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