Supreme Court metro station closure affecting lawyers, says Bar Association president
The Supreme Court Bar Association president has requested the Chief Justice of India to address the closure of the Supreme Court Metro station, citing significant inconvenience to lawyers and staff. The Chief Justice has promised to review the situation if the station does not reopen promptly.
Why it matters
It highlights the impact of urban infrastructure disruptions on the functioning of the judicial system.
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Vikas Singh on Thursday (July 23, 2026) drew Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant’s attention to the inconvenience caused to lawyers by the closure of the Supreme Court Metro station.
“The lawyers or Registry staff can be screened at the Metro station. It’s affecting us,” Mr. Singh said.
The Chief Justice said that he would look into the issue if the station did not become operational by lunch. He also informed the Bar that he had passed an administrative order directing that no adverse orders be passed solely on account of the non-appearance of counsel.
“Yes, by lunch, if it doesn’t [reopen], we will look into this,” the Chief Justice said.
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