Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Tomorrow Lawyers Pleas’ Against Detention

The Supreme Court today has agreed to hear the issue concerning detention of lawyers who took part in the protests concerning the SIR row on October 10, 2026.

A CJI Surya Kant led bench said it would hear the pleas tomorrow along with the bunch on detentions, metro and internet shutdowns.

SCBA President Pradeep Rai informed court today that the Bar Association had filed a petition against detention of lawyers.

In response the CJI said, "We are not concerned about political parties. No impediments for court functioning should take place."

Flagging the issue, Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan also told the CJI today that the CJI must say the same thing, of maintaining peace, to the police.

“I am shocked, I have never seen Senior Advocates being dragged like this. The cops think they can get away with anything,” Sankaranarayanan submitted today.

"We won’t be saying anything at this point. Have already said that everyone has a right to protest," the CJI said in response.

On October 10, Supreme Court Bar Association had written to the Chief Justice of India, seeking his urgent intervention over the detention of several Senior Advocates and advocates, including women advocates, who were peacefully protesting outside the Supreme Court area today, through the alleged use of excessive police force.

In a letter addressed by the Secretary SCBA Pragya Baghel, CJI Surya Kant had been asked to intervene immediately with the concerned authorities to ascertain the whereabouts and safety of the detained advocates, ensure their access to legal assistance, and secure the immediate release of those against whom there are no lawful grounds for detention.

"We also request that the reported use of force be examined and appropriate action taken in accordance with law," the letter added.

In an X post, SCBA President Pradeep Rai has also condemned the detention of Supreme Court advocates from their chambers calling it deeply disturbing.