Archive · 22 Jul 2026
SC Bar Bodies Condemn Police Action at Jantar Mantar
Two important groups of lawyers from the Supreme Court, the SCBA and SCAORA, are very upset about how the police treated students and lawyers during a protest in New Delhi.
The protest was about problems with exams and the Education Minister.
The lawyers say the police used too much force and hurt people.
They want an investigation to find out what happened and make sure it doesn't happen again.
They also want the injured people to get proper medical help.
The lawyers believe that in a democracy, people should be able to protest peacefully without being hurt.
SCBA and SCAORA condemned police action against students and lawyers during July 20 protests at Jantar Mantar.
Police used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of students demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
SCBA and SCAORA called for an impartial inquiry into the use of excessive force and accountability.
Both associations demanded proper medical treatment for the injured and measures to prevent future incidents.
SCAORA emphasized the importance of protecting peaceful dissent and constitutional values.
- Who
- Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA)
- What
- Condemnation of police action against students and lawyers during protests
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To protest alleged irregularities in public examinations and demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Supreme Court Bar Bodies
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Supreme Court Bar Bodies
Condemn excessive use of force against peaceful protesters and lawyers.
Delhi Police
Maintained public order and used force as necessary.
Inquiry and Accountability
Supreme Court Bar Bodies
Demand an impartial inquiry and accountability for the use of force.
Delhi Police
No official statement on the demand for an inquiry.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Organizations Involved
- Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA)
- Issue
- Excessive use of force by Delhi Police against students and lawyers
- Demands
- Impartial inquiry, accountability, medical treatment for injured, prevention of future incidents
- Constitutional Articles Cited
- Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b)