New Delhi, India | July 25, 2026
CJI Surya Kant Supreme Court Hearing
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Supreme Court never refused to hear petitions concerning alleged police action against student protesters, saying media reports suggesting otherwise were inaccurate.
Speaking to NDTV and later addressing the matter in open court on Friday, the Chief Justice explained that no properly filed writ petition had been placed before the Supreme Court at the time. Instead, only a one-page representation had been submitted, which could not be treated as a formal petition under the Court’s established procedures.
‘The Supreme Court Never Refused to Hear the Matter’
Responding to reports that the Court had declined to hear the matter urgently, CJI Surya Kant rejected the claim.
“It was incorrect to say that the Supreme Court refused to hear the petition. The Supreme Court can never refuse to hear any litigant. That is my assurance. We are available 24 hours.”
The Chief Justice stressed that the issue was procedural rather than substantive, noting that the Court could only act on petitions filed in accordance with the prescribed legal process.
No Proper Writ Petition Had Been Filed
According to the Chief Justice, the Court had not received a duly filed writ petition before the request for urgent hearing was made.
He explained that only a one-page representation had been submitted.
“If I never received a petition, how could I hear it? If someone submits a one-page letter and asks for an immediate hearing, that is not the proper procedure. We cannot disregard the Supreme Court’s filing process.”
He added that lawyers were advised to complete the filing requirements before seeking an urgent listing.
Court Heard the Matter After Proper Filing
CJI Surya Kant said that once the petitions were filed in the prescribed manner, the Supreme Court accepted them for consideration.
He emphasized that the rule of law applies equally to everyone and that judicial procedures exist to ensure fairness and consistency.
The Chief Justice also reassured citizens that the Supreme Court remains committed to protecting constitutional rights.
“If anyone suffers injustice, the Supreme Court will make every possible effort, within the framework of the law, to ensure justice.”
Clarification Made in Open Court
Earlier on Friday, the Chief Justice also addressed the issue during open court proceedings.
He described reports claiming that the Supreme Court had refused to list petitions related to alleged police action during the recent ‘Parliament Chalo’ student march as incorrect.
According to CJI Surya Kant, no writ petition had been filed before the Court at the relevant time.
He said that by 10 a.m., not a single page of a formal petition had been submitted and that only a representation had been received.
The Chief Justice questioned how such a representation could legally be treated as a writ petition.
Background
The clarification follows public debate over petitions seeking urgent judicial intervention regarding alleged police action against students participating in the ‘Parliament Chalo’ protest.
The Supreme Court’s remarks focused on the procedural requirements for filing cases and did not address the merits of the allegations related to the protests.
Key Highlights
- CJI Surya Kant said the Supreme Court never refused to hear petitions related to alleged police action against student protesters.
- The Chief Justice clarified that no properly filed writ petition had been submitted when the urgent hearing was requested.
- Only a one-page representation had been placed before the Court.
- CJI Surya Kant said litigants must follow the Supreme Court’s established filing procedures.
- He reaffirmed that the Supreme Court remains available to hear grievances and ensure justice within the framework of the law.
- The clarification was made both in an interview with NDTV and during open court proceedings.
