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SC lawyers recite Preamble with students
LiveLaw··23 Jul
Supreme Court lawyers recited the Constitution's Preamble on the apex court lawns on July 23 during lunch recess as part of a Save Democracy, Save Constitution campaign amid student protests. Senior advocates Indira Jaising and S Muralidhar led the gathering. SCBA president Vikas Singh and many young bar members participated with flags and Constitution copies.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Student protesters may gain legal backing as senior advocates condemn police force at Jantar Mantar.
- Nearly 650 advocates have separately demanded an independent probe into the July 20 crackdown.
- SCBA and AOR associations have issued statements against lathi-charge on demonstrating students.
What's Happening
- Supreme Court lawyers recited the Constitution's Preamble on the apex court lawns on July 23 during lunch recess.
- Senior advocates Indira Jaising and S Muralidhar led the Save Democracy, Save Constitution gathering.
- Jaising said lawyers must stand before the court and demand justice for students, not agitate for themselves.
Bar Solidarity After Jantar Mantar Clashes
- Advocates carried national flags and Constitution copies while reaffirming justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
- The event followed police force against students demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks.
- SCBA president Vikas Singh and many young bar members joined the recitation.
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