Delhi protest: Lawyers detained near Supreme Court
Delhi Police detained several lawyers near the Supreme Court as they attempted to march toward Jantar Mantar to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration, organized by the CJP, resulted in the dispersal of protesters by police and Railway Protection Force personnel amid heightened security in the capital.
Why it matters
The detention of legal professionals during a protest against a high-ranking constitutional official highlights ongoing tensions regarding the independence and accountability of the Election Commission of India.
Several lawyers, dressed in formal suits, were also detained on Bhagwan Das Road near the Supreme Court while attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar. They raised slogans and carried posters demanding Mr. Kumar’s resignation before police stopped them at barricades.
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“Delhi Police have detained many advocates who were protesting near the Supreme Court,” said All India Lawyers Union’s Sanjay Kumar.
“We have been detained at the barricades right next to Gate C of the Supreme Court. We were allowed to march for about 100 yards before being stopped. Many of my friends have managed to go ahead,” a lawyer said.
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