Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant dismissed media reports alleging his refusal to list a petition concerning police action during the recent ‘Sansad Chalo’ march. He clarified that no writ petition had been filed, only a letter representation submitted. CJI Kant refuted claims that the Supreme Court declined to hear the matter, labeling such reports as false and based on irresponsible journalism.
He emphasized that no formal petition had been filed before the Supreme Court and that the reports were inaccurate. CJI Kant personally verified this information with the Supreme Court Registry before addressing the issue in open court. The clarification follows the Supreme Court’s decision not to take suo moto cognizance of a letter petition questioning the alleged police use of force against student protesters.
The CJI-led Bench had earlier declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality during the protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The counsel representing the students had raised concerns about the examination system and police actions. The Bench, including Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, had expressed disinterest in videos and declined urgent listing of the matter.
Advocate Narendra Mishra had sought the Supreme Court’s intervention under Article 32, alleging violations of fundamental rights during the protest. The letter petition addressed to CJI Kant requested investigations into alleged assaults on protesters by unidentified individuals. Meanwhile, the government reiterated its commitment to addressing student concerns and ensuring justice in public examinations.
