We will intervene if Supreme Court metro station is not opened by today afternoon: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has threatened judicial intervention if the Supreme Court metro station is not reopened by the afternoon. The station's closure, due to student protests, has caused significant logistical issues for lawyers and court staff.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between public protest rights and the operational requirements of the judiciary.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Thursday morning that the top court will intervene if the Supreme Court metro station is not opened by afternoon..The CJI was responding to Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Vikas Singh who flagged the difficulties faced by lawyers and court staff due to the closure of the metro station.Many metro stations in Central Delhi have been closed due to the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar over the exam question paper leaks.."If by lunch time something does not happen to open it, I will intervene.CJI Surya Kant.Singh said that lawyers and court staff using metro can be screened at the stations to avoid any issues…
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