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CJI Surya Kant backs lawyers’ right to peaceful protests at designated locations

Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that lawyers have the right to participate in peaceful protests at designated locations. Concerns were raised regarding police excesses and the alleged detention of lawyers during recent protests. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan highlighted incidents of violence against protesters and the lack of public orders under…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

CJP protests: CJI Surya Kant intervenes after SCBA flags detention of lawyers; advocates being released

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant intervened regarding the reported detention of several advocates in the Supreme Court area. The Supreme Court Bar Association expressed grave concern and sought their safety and legal assistance. Following the CJI's intervention, it is believed that the detained lawyers were released. Reports indicated that…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Supreme Court Bar Association seeks CJI's urgent intervention over detention of advocates, alleges excessive police force

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) sought Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s urgent intervention over the reported detention of advocates during protests near the Supreme Court. The CJI spoke to authorities after being informed by the SCBA, SCAORA and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and the lawyers are now being…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

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Parliament clears bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength to 38

Parliament approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation increases the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The bill replaces a May 2026 ordinance which had already expanded the judicial strength. MPs also urged the government to improve the apex court's infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Ram temple consecration | CJI urged not to pass adverse orders over lawyers’ absence on January 22

New Delhi Supreme Court Bar Association President requests no adverse orders due to lawyers' non-appearance on the day of Ram temple consecration ceremony.

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave writes open letter to CJI on shifting of cases from one Bench to another in disregard of SC Rules

Former Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Dushyant Dave on Wednesday penned an open letter to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud highlighting that cases, including sensitive ones, were being “taken away” from Supreme Court Benches hearing them and listed before other Benches in clear disregard of the…

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Respect for judiciary inviolable, says Vice-President Dhankar

Vice President Dhankar was speaking at a felicitation hosted for him by the Supreme Court Bar Association under its president and senior advocate Vikas Singh

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022

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