Delhi Protest: Lawyers Detained Near Supreme Court
The bar association said police used excessive force and sought immediate release and legal aid for detained advocates.
- On Saturday, the Supreme Court Bar Association resolved to request Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to intervene regarding the detention of advocates, citing the use of "excessive force" against peaceful protesters.
- Demonstrators demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar were stopped by Delhi Police at barricades near Gate C of the Supreme Court while raising slogans and carrying posters.
- Police and Railway Protection Force personnel wearing protective gear dispersed the gathering and escorted protesters to detention buses; All India Lawyers Union's Sanjay Kumar stated participants were stopped after marching about 100 yards.
- Several lawyers were also detained on Bhagwan Das Road while attempting to march toward Jantar Mantar, occurring amid heightened security across the national capital for the Anti-CEC demonstration.
- The resolution urges the Chief Justice to ascertain the whereabouts and safety of every detained advocate, specifically demanding that all detainees be granted access to legal assistance and released if no lawful grounds exist.
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SCBA Seeks CJI’s Urgent Intervention over Detention of Advocates, Alleges Excessive Police Force
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a letter dated Saturday, SCBA Honorary Secretary Pragya Baghel urged the CJI to take up the matter with the concerned authorities to ascertain the whereabouts and safety of all detained advocates and ensure their access to legal assistance. India News | SCBA Seeks CJI’s Urgent Intervention over Detention of Advocates, Alleges Excessive Police Force.
‘Many young lawyers detained’: Supreme Court Bar Association urges CJI to intervene
The Supreme Court Bar Association urged the Chief Justice of India to intervene urgently and take up the matter with the authorities to ascertain the whereabouts and safety of every detained advocate.
SCBA urges CJI Kant to 'urgently intervene' in detention of lawyers during Delhi CJP protest
A contempt petition has also been filed in the Supreme Court against the Union government, Delhi Police and DMRC, alleging that public transport restrictions continued despite the court’s directions on October 9.
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