Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Lawyers to Recite Preamble Amid CJP Protest Crackdown
Lawyers are planning to gather at the Supreme Court lawn to recite the Preamble and sing the National Anthem.
This is to show their support for protesters who were hurt by the police during a march to Parliament.
The lawyers think the police used too much force and want an investigation.
The Supreme Court has not agreed to hear an urgent case about this, but the Delhi High Court is looking into it.
Lawyers plan to recite the Preamble and sing the National Anthem at the Supreme Court lawn to show solidarity with protesters.
The event is in response to the police crackdown on the Cockroach Janata Party-led march to Parliament.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned the police action and called for an impartial inquiry.
The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on the matter, while the Delhi High Court issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police.
The lawyers aim to 'save the constitution and democracy' through their peaceful protest.
- Who
- Lawyers, including Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, and members of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)
- What
- Recitation of the Preamble and singing of the National Anthem in solidarity with protesters and to condemn the police crackdown
- When
- Thursday at 1:15 pm
- Where
- Supreme Court lawn
- Why
- To show solidarity with protesters and condemn the police crackdown on the Cockroach Janata Party-led march to Parliament, and to 'save the constitution and democracy'
Lawyers and Protesters
Delhi Police and Authorities
Police Crackdown on Protest
Lawyers and Protesters
Lawyers and protesters condemn the police crackdown as excessive and disproportionate, calling it an attack on constitutional values and democracy.
Delhi Police and Authorities
The Delhi Police and authorities maintain that their actions were necessary to maintain law and order.
Call for Inquiry
Lawyers and Protesters
Lawyers and protesters demand an immediate, impartial, and time-bound inquiry into the police actions.
Delhi Police and Authorities
The authorities have not yet responded to the calls for an inquiry, and the Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on the matter.
- Event
- Recitation of Preamble and National Anthem by lawyers
- Date
- Thursday
- Time
- 1:15 pm
- Location
- Supreme Court lawn
- Organizers
- Lawyers, including Senior Advocate Indira Jaising
- Purpose
- Show of solidarity and to 'save the constitution and democracy'
- Police Action
- Crackdown on Cockroach Janata Party-led march to Parliament
- Injuries
- Several students and lawyers injured during the police crackdown