CJI Says Supreme Court Doors Open To All After Declining Opposition Meeting Request

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant stated on Monday that every Indian citizen holds the right to approach the court and that Supreme Court doors remain open to everyone. This statement arrived during the INDIA bloc opposition planned protest march to the court against the Election Commission.

The Meeting Request

CJI Surya Kant explained that he received a letter on Sunday regarding a meeting request from opposition MPs and replied to it that same night. He outlined the reasons for being unable to meet the delegation, noting he had previously rejected the request to accept a representation over alleged irregularities in the special intensive revision exercise. The official response noted that issues raised by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and the delegation require proper judicial proceedings rather than administrative memorandums, especially since the matter is already sub judice.

Security Measures

Heavy security is currently in place across Central Delhi with barricades set up at multiple locations. Certain metro station entry and exit points remain closed until 4:00 PM for security reasons. Security personnel have been deployed near Mandi House at Barakhamba Road, alongside Delhi Police, Rapid Action Force, and Central Reserve Police Force units.

Context

When political groups and election authorities face disputes over electoral processes, matters often move toward judicial review. The judiciary functions independently to hear petitions from citizens and elected representatives alike.