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SCBA Seeks CJI Intervention After Advocates Detained
The Supreme Court Bar Association said some lawyers were detained during a protest near the Supreme Court in Delhi.
It said the lawyers may have faced too much police force.
The association asked Chief Justice Surya Kant to find out where the lawyers were and make sure they were safe.
It also asked that they be allowed to speak with lawyers and that people detained without a legal reason be released.
The protest was linked to a planned demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar.
The report says the Chief Justice spoke with authorities after discussions with lawyers’ groups and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
The detained lawyers are now being released, according to the information provided.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) asked Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to intervene over reports that advocates were detained during a protest near the Supreme Court.
The SCBA said the advocates, including senior and women lawyers, were allegedly subjected to excessive police force while protesting peacefully.
The association sought confirmation of the detainees’ whereabouts and safety, access to legal assistance, and release of anyone detained without lawful grounds.
It also called for the reported use of force to be examined and for appropriate action under the law.
After discussions with bar associations and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Surya Kant spoke with authorities; the detained lawyers are now being released, according to the report.
- Who
- The Supreme Court Bar Association, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, and advocates reportedly detained during a protest.
- What
- The SCBA sought urgent intervention over the reported detention and treatment of advocates, and the detained lawyers are now being released, according to the report.
- Where
- The Supreme Court area in New Delhi; the related planned demonstration was at Jantar Mantar.
- When
- Saturday; the SCBA letter was dated Saturday.
- Why
- The SCBA sought confirmation of the detained advocates’ safety and whereabouts, legal assistance, release where there were no lawful grounds for detention, and examination of the reported use of force.
Key facts
- Association
- Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)
- Chief Justice
- Surya Kant
- SCBA letter
- Dated Saturday; sent by Honorary Secretary Pragya Baghel
- Reported incident
- Several advocates were reportedly detained during a peaceful protest in the Supreme Court area
- SCBA requests
- Confirm detainees’ whereabouts and safety, provide legal assistance, release those held without lawful grounds, and examine the reported use of force
- Related demonstration
- A proposed Cockroach Janta Party demonstration at Jantar Mantar
- Latest development
- Surya Kant spoke with authorities after discussions with SCBA, SCAORA and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta; the detained lawyers are now being released, according to the report
Quotes
Supreme Court Bar Association resolution
Resolution accompanying the SCBA’s letter to the Chief Justice of India.
“The Supreme Court Bar Association resolves to request the Chief Justice of India to intervene urgently and take up the matter with the concerned authorities.”
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