Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CJI to intervene if metro stations remain closed
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, has said he will intervene if the Supreme Court Metro station and other closed metro stations are not reopened by lunchtime.
This comes after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed 16 metro stations, including the Supreme Court Metro station, due to ongoing student protests.
The Supreme Court Bar Association President, Vikas Singh, brought this issue to the CJI's attention, stating that the closure makes it difficult for lawyers and litigants to reach the court.
The CJI has directed that no adverse orders should be passed due to the absence of lawyers affected by the closure.
He has also instructed the court administration to engage with the Delhi Metro authorities to explore solutions.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will intervene if the Supreme Court Metro station is not reopened by lunchtime.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed 16 metro stations, including the Supreme Court Metro station, due to ongoing student protests.
Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh urged the CJI to allow restricted access for lawyers, litigants, and court staff.
The CJI directed that no adverse orders should be passed due to the absence of lawyers affected by the closure.
The court administration has been instructed to engage with the Delhi Metro authorities to explore solutions.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- What
- Closure of metro stations, including the Supreme Court Metro station, affecting access for lawyers and litigants
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Ongoing student protests
Lawyers and Litigants
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Access to Metro Stations
Lawyers and Litigants
Lawyers and litigants argue that the closure of metro stations, including the Supreme Court Metro station, makes it difficult for them to reach the court.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has closed 16 metro stations, including the Supreme Court Metro station, citing ongoing student protests.
- Chief Justice of India
- Surya Kant
- Supreme Court Bar Association President
- Vikas Singh
- Number of Closed Metro Stations
- 16
- Date of Closure
- July 23, 2024
- Reason for Closure
- Ongoing student protests
Sources
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