IndiaThe Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, expressed his willingness to intervene if the Supreme Court Metro station remains closed beyond lunchtime, following concerns raised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) regarding disruptions caused by the closure during student protests. The SCBA highlighted that the shutdown of multiple Delhi Metro stations, including the Supreme Court station, significantly hindered access for lawyers, litigants, and court staff. During a meeting with the CJI, SCBA President Vikas Singh proposed a restricted-access system allowing only authorized personnel to exit the station after security checks. The CJI confirmed that the Supreme Court administration had already engaged with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to resolve the issue and emphasized that no adverse judicial actions would be taken solely due to the Metro closure. Earlier, the CJI had refused to expedite a petition concerning police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the situation, focusing on the administrative and logistical challenges posed by the Metro shutdown without taking a clear ideological stance. While the issue involves political actors (student protests, police action), the framing remains neutral, avoiding
