A group of lawyers of the Supreme Court assembled on the lawns of the Apex Court and recited the Preamble to the Constitution as part of the “Save Democracy, Save Constitution” campaign, expressing solidarity with the ongoing student protests in the national capital and reaffirming their commitment to constitutional values.
The gathering took place during the lunch recess on Thursday amid continuing protests over alleged examination paper leaks and the police action against demonstrators seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The lawyers collectively read the Preamble, reaffirming the constitutional principles of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
The recitation was led by Senior Advocates Indira Jaising and Dr S. Muralidhar. Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Vikas Singh was also present.
Several other members of the Bar participated, including Senior Advocates Anand Grover, Anjana Prakash, Sanjay Ghose, Shadan Farasat, Arundhati Katju, Mahalakshmi Pavani, Nandita Rao, PV Surendranath, Manali Singhal, Sangeetha Bharti, PV Dinesh and Jayant Thakur, along with Advocate Vrinda Grover and a large number of young lawyers. Many participants carried copies of the Constitution and the national flag during the event.
Speaking to the media, Indira Jaising said the gathering was intended to express support for the students and to seek justice for them. She stated that the demonstration was not about the legal fraternity’s own concerns but about protecting the rights of students. She added that lawyers had assembled before the Supreme Court because it is the constitutional institution entrusted with dispensing justice and safeguarding fundamental rights.
The demonstration comes amid heightened public debate over the police response to the student protests at Jantar Mantar and the “Chalo Sansad” march, where demonstrators raised concerns over alleged examination irregularities and demanded reforms in the education system. The police action during the protests reportedly resulted in injuries to several students and members of the legal fraternity.
The event also followed separate statements issued by the Supreme Court Bar Association, the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), and a group of nearly 650 advocates condemning the alleged use of excessive force against the protesters.
The bar bodies had called for an independent, impartial and time-bound inquiry into the incident, while urging the authorities to uphold constitutional liberties, ensure accountability and protect the rule of law.
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