CJI Kant Rejects 'Reckless Reporting' on Refusal to Hear Student Protest Plea
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant strongly refuted 'reckless reporting' that claimed he refused to hear a plea regarding police action against student protesters. He clarified that no such plea had been filed, expressing frustration over the inaccurate reports.
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'Reckless': CJI Surya Kant rejects reports of refusing hearing on police action against students
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant denied reports of refusing a petition. He clarified that no formal petition challenging police action was filed. A lawyer had mentioned a letter representation before the court. The clarification came two days after a lawyer mentioned the issue before a bench headed by the CJI and sought an urgent hearing over the alleged use of force against students during the July 20 protest.
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