SC Lawyers Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Detained, Later Released

Delhi HC Bar condemns police action on lawyers at protest against CEC

The Delhi High Court Bar Association has condemned the detention of lawyers and alleged police excess during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR exercise. It has sought an impartial inquiry, citing video of advocates being dragged and reports that the Constitution's Preamble was torn.

SC lawyers demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation detained, later released

A group of lawyers detained during a protest outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi on October 10, 2026, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, were released after nearly two hours.

Supreme Court Lawyers Also Detained By Delhi Police After 100-Metre March Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Lawyers protesting against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR voter revision were detained by Delhi Police and CRPF personnel near the Supreme Court amid heightened security in Delhi.

Delhi Police Detain '100 Lawyers' Protesting for Free and Fair Elections

They have reportedly been taken to the Yamuna Sports Complex.

Delhi High Court Bar Association Criticizes Police Protest Response

The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has condemned the detention of numerous lawyers, citing what it described as excessive police force during a peaceful protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This protest was organised in response to allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll. Reports indicate that […]

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