On 2026-10-10, a group of lawyers was seized by authorities near the Supreme Court of India. The detentions took place close to the court’s premises. The timing placed the incident on the same day the SCBA submitted its resolution to the CJI.
Among those taken into custody were senior advocates, junior lawyers, and female counsel.
The operation that led to the detentions was carried out by Delhi police personnel supported by central forces. Again, no specifics are given about which central force participated or what legal basis was cited for the arrests.
The resolution also called for the provision of immediate legal assistance to those held, ensuring they could access counsel while in custody.
Soon after the news of the detentions emerged, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) issued a strong condemnation. The association, which represents advocates practicing before the Supreme Court, moved swiftly to express its alarm over the actions of the police and central forces.
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The SCBA’s statement did not stop at criticism; it demanded that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) intervene immediately. The association’s leadership urged the nation’s highest judicial officer to use his authority to address the detentions.
On the same day, 2026-10-10, the SCBA formalised its appeal by submitting a resolution to the Chief Justice of India. The resolution, released by the association’s secretary, Pragna Baghale, laid out a series of concrete requests. Chief among them was the immediate release of the detained lawyers. The resolution also called for the provision of immediate legal assistance to those held, ensuring they could access counsel while in custody.
The SCBA’s resolution went further, asking for a thorough investigation into the alleged use of force during the arrests. The association alleged that excessive or unlawful force may have been employed by the arresting officers.
Beyond release and investigation, the resolution urged the authorities to identify and secure the safety of the detained lawyers. It asked that steps be taken to protect their well‑being while they remained in custody. The SCBA also pressed for legal action against anyone found responsible for the detentions and any accompanying mistreatment. Finally, the association insisted on the swift release of all counsel, seeking to minimise the duration of any confinement.
The brief’s chronology adds a single entry for 2026-10-15, mentioning the Cockroach Janta Party. No further description is supplied, leaving the nature of this reference unclear. It stands as a chronological marker alongside the earlier events of October 10, without elaboration on any connection to the lawyers’ detentions or the SCBA’s response.