Expressing Solidarity with Protesting Students, SC Advocates Recite Constitution's Preamble
Senior advocates led the recitation to back student protesters and press for justice over alleged NEET paper leaks and police action.
- On Wednesday, Supreme Court lawyers recited the Constitution's Preamble on court premises, launching the "Save Democracy, Save Constitution" campaign to support students protesting alleged NEET paper leaks and opposing police action against demonstrators.
- The Cockroach Janata Party has occupied Jantar Mantar since June 20, following Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks referring to students as "cockroaches" during discussions of examination irregularities.
- Senior Advocate Indira Jaising and former Delhi High Court Judge S Muralidhar led the recitation, with Jaising stating, "We are here to stand on the side of justice" for the students.
- CJP spokesperson Sourav Das reiterated demands for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts on Thursday to punish those involved in paper leaks.
- Demonstrations spread to Guwahati, where hundreds gathered demanding accountability amid echoes of the three-year-long conflict in Manipur, as activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike urging peaceful protest.
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The matter of alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar has now reached the Supreme Court. The top court has agreed to hear the petition alleging excessive use of force against the students on July 27th.
Supreme Court Lawyers Hold Protest in Support of Student Agitation at Jantar Mantar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising led a Preamble reading in the lawns of the Supreme Court as a mark of protest, to call for justice for the students. India News | Supreme Court Lawyers Hold Protest in Support of Student Agitation at Jantar Mantar.
CJP protest: SC lawyers recite Preamble of Constitution; express solidarity with students - The Tribune
A group of lawyers led by Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Vikas Singh, several senior advocates Indira Jaising and S Muralidhar on Thursday recited the Preamble of the Constitution as part of their “Save Democracy, Save Constitution” campaign to express solidarity with students protesting at Jantar Mantar here.
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