Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CJI Kant refutes reports on student protest plea
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, said that reports about a petition regarding police actions against students in Delhi were false.
He explained that no petition was actually filed, only a lawyer's note was received.
The CJI criticized the media for reporting incorrectly and said that the court had not refused to hear any case.
This happened during a time when lawyers bring urgent matters to the court's attention.
CJI Kant refuted media reports about a petition on police excesses against students in Delhi.
He clarified that no petition was filed, only a lawyer's representation was received.
The CJI criticized the media for false reporting and lack of responsibility.
The remarks were made during mentioning hours when urgent matters are brought to the court's attention.
Senior Advocate Shoeb Alam sought listing of an unrelated matter during the hearing.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- What
- Refuted media reports about a student protest plea
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To clarify that no petition was filed, only a lawyer's representation was received
Media Reporting
CJI Kant's Clarification
Filing of Petition
Media Reporting
Media reported that a petition was filed and not listed for hearing.
CJI Kant's Clarification
CJI Kant clarified that no petition was filed, only a lawyer's representation was received.
- Date
- Friday
- Location
- Supreme Court of India
- CJI's Name
- Surya Kant
- Issue
- Alleged police excesses against protesting students in Delhi
- Media Responsibility
- CJI Kant criticized media for false reporting
Sources
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No petition filed against police action on CJP protests, media reports ‘reckless’: CJI Surya Kant
‘Reckless reporting’: CJI Surya Kant denies rejecting plea on Delhi Police brutality amid protests
CJI Surya Kant rejects reports of refusing student protest plea, says no petition was ever filed in Supreme Court
No plea filed on police action against CJP protest: CJI slams 'reckless reporting'
CJI Surya Kant says no petition was filed in SC over police action against students
