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Chief Justice Orders Supreme Court to Stay Out

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Surya Kant Bars Politics

Chief Justice Surya Kant ordered the Supreme Court to stay out of politics during Delhi protests on October 12, 2026.
He said democratic protests may continue, but court operations must not be obstructed.
SCBA President Pradeep Rai petitioned over lawyer detentions, internet shutdowns, and Metro and rail restrictions.
A three-judge bench with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will hear the matters on October 13, 2026.

Summary

Delhi Fortifies Transit

Chief Justice Surya Kant said “Ye mera mudda nahin hai,” calling protests a law-and-order issue.
He said this at Vigyan Bhawan during the NHRC’s 33rd anniversary.
Demonstrations targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and spread across Delhi.
Security forces shut 45 metro stations, turning Delhi into a “fortress” over the weekend.
Thousands, including Cockroach Janata Party leaders and former chief ministers, were detained.

History

Historical Context

The 1975 Emergency, proclaimed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and approved by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on 25 June, suspended civil liberties and saw more than 100,000 opponents detained under laws such as MISA. The Supreme Court’s early endorsement and the 42nd Amendment curbed judicial review. In 2026 Chief Justice Surya Kant’s order to keep the court out of Delhi protests echoes that historic judicial reticence.

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Surya Kant Bars Politics

Chief Justice Surya Kant ordered the Supreme Court to stay out of politics during Delhi protests on October 12, 2026.
He said democratic protests may continue, but court operations must not be obstructed.
SCBA President Pradeep Rai petitioned over lawyer detentions, internet shutdowns, and Metro and rail restrictions.
A three-judge bench with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will hear the matters on October 13, 2026.

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