Supreme Court lawyers who are reportedly detained by Delhi Police during peaceful protests near the Supreme Court in New Delhi are later released, following intervention by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, according to multiple outlets. Lawyers’ associations also seek urgent confirmation that the detainees are safe and able to access legal assistance.
The protests involve lawyers demanding the resignation of Election Commission of India member Gyanesh Kumar, and the developments prompt concerns raised by bar associations about how the police handle demonstrators. The Hindu reports allegations of excessive force and says bar associations press the issue after the detentions. Mint similarly focuses on what the CJI says about his role in securing release. Other reports note the advocates’ associations’ calls for the CJI’s intervention, including from SCBA.
