Advocate Attacked By Neighbors: Supreme Court Seeks Investigation Status Report From Delhi Police

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a status report from the Delhi Police regarding the investigation into the alleged assault of a Supreme Court advocate by his neighnours.

A CJI Surya Kant led bench directed that the status report, along with details of the action taken on the victim's second complaint alleging threats to withdraw the FIR, be filed by a police officer not below the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police. The Bench also directed that adequate protection be ensured to the advocate.

Notably, Senior Advocate Vikas Singh mentioned the plea concerning attack on Supreme Court lawyer today.

"A member of our bar was attacked at his house. He got stitches on his head.. he has 11 years standing. No one arrested. They came and threatened him again to withdraw the FIR or there will be consequences..If this happens in Delhi to a supreme court lawyer then..", court was told.

Attorney General added to the concern saying, "This is a serious matter. We join in the prayers..please issue notice."

"On oral mention matter taken on board. AG Venkataramani appears. Let status report about the investigation and status of second complaint made by the victim be also filed by a police officer not below rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police," the bench accordingly ordered.

In April, a CJI Surya Kant led bench of the Supreme Court had registered a suo motu case concerning the brutal assault of a Karkardooma-based Advocate Madhu by her husband & in-laws. The Lady Advocate was brutally stabbed in the office of her husband. She had later made a PCR call seeking help. Court was further told today that hospitals refused to attend to her injuries.

Notably, Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) had condemned the “barbaric” attempt to murder and demanded immediate arrest of accused, saying delay is “failure of Delhi Police”. “This was not a mere domestic dispute; it was a savage, premeditated attempt to silence and eliminate a dedicated officer of the court within the supposed safety of the National Capital,” the letter by SCWLA read.

Mentioning Date: July 14, 2026

Bench: CJI Kant, Justice Bagchi and Justice Mohana