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Democratic and political protests must take place but Supreme Court must not be dragged into it: CJI

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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said “we will not allow Supreme Court become a part of it. There are designated sites for protest”. File — Photo credit: The Hindu

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said “we will not allow Supreme Court become a part of it. There are designated sites for protest”. File | Photo Credit: ANI

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Monday that democratic and political protests need to take place, but the “Supreme Court should not be dragged into it”.

“There should not be any inconvenience caused to litigants, lawyers, court staff. I have also requested...” Chief Justice Kant said in open court.

Anti-CEC protests: Follow LIVE updates on October 12, 2026

The CJI’s remarks come even as the Opposition leaders are expected to march to the Supreme Court as part of the anti-CEC protests on Monday (October 12, 2026). The court premises is seeing heavy security presence.

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