Supreme Court Can Never Deny Hearing of Any Case, Says CJI Surya Kant; Clarifies 'Don't Waste Our Time' Remark
CJI Surya Kant clarified that the Supreme Court never denies hearings, explaining that an initial plea was declined due to improper filing. The apex court will now hear petitions on Monday, July 27, regarding police action against students protesting exam irregularities. This comes after the top court declined an urgent request to hear a petition challenging alleged police action against student protesters in the national capital.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified the context behind the Supreme Court's initial refusal for an urgent hearing regarding protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, emphasising that the apex court remains fully committed to addressing public grievances once proper judicial procedures are followed. The clarification follows widespread public discussion after a bench declined an immediate hearing earlier in the week on petitions concerning alleged police action against students protesting examination irregularities.
Clarification on Judicial Proceedings
Speaking on the matter, Chief Justice Kant addressed reports surrounding the court's earlier "Don't waste out time" comments to petitioners who sought an urgent listing without a formally numbered petition. "It was reported wrongly that the Supreme Court declined to hear the petition. The Supreme Court can never deny hearing of any case. It's my commitment we are available 24 hours," Chief Justice Kant stated. 'Don't Waste Our Time': CJI Surya Kant Rejects Videos in Plea Over Police Action on CJP Protest.
"If I have not got the petition in the first place, what hearing would I give? If they give a one-page letter and seek a hearing on it, that's not the way. We can't violate the Supreme Court's process of filing a petition," he added, noting that the bench subsequently welcomed the petitions once properly constituted. "The law is supreme. We have to follow it. I want to tell the citizens of the country that the Supreme Court will do everything in its power under the law to give justice to anyone who faces any kind of injustice," he added.
Petitions Scheduled for Hearing
Following the completion of formal filing procedures through the Supreme Court registry, a bench comprising Chief Justice Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana agreed to hear two petitions on Monday, July 27. The pleas allege excessive police force during demonstrations organised by students and youth groups demanding accountability over competitive examination issues, including alleged NEET paper leaks. Senior advocates appearing for the petitioners informed the bench of ongoing tensions and the urgency surrounding the safety of demonstrators in the national capital. Meanwhile, related legal proceedings are underway across other judicial forums, including the Delhi High Court, which directed authorities to preserve relevant video and CCTV documentation surrounding the protests. NTA Terminates 47 Officials in Major Overhaul Following NEET-UG Controversy.
Background on Nationwide Protests
The ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar have drawn participants from various student bodies and activist groups calling for sweeping administrative reforms within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The protests have coincided with broader political discourse regarding transparency in high-stakes public examinations and the management of academic testing systems nationwide.
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