Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:42am on 10 Oct 2026,Saturday India
Several advocates, including senior and women lawyers, were detained by Delhi Police and central forces while protesting near the Supreme Court in Delhi on October 10, 2026. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) approached Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, expressing concern over the reported use of excessive police force. It urged the CJI to ensure the detained lawyers’ safety, access to legal assistance and release wherever detention lacked lawful grounds. The incident occurred amid heightened security ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities.
