SC may hear plea on closure of metro stations if authorities fail to act: CJI

The Supreme Court of India may intervene in the closure of metro stations if authorities fail to address the issue, Chief Justice of India (CJI) indicated. The potential for judicial action comes after the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president, Singh, drew attention to the severe inconvenience caused to lawyers and litigants.

Singh specifically pointed out that the closure of the Supreme Court metro station by the police has significantly hampered access to the court complex. This decision has created considerable difficulty for individuals needing to reach the court, impacting the daily functioning of the legal system.

The SCBA president's plea highlights the practical challenges faced by those involved in court proceedings due to the metro station's closure. The court's potential willingness to hear the matter signals the gravity of the disruption and the need for a swift resolution.

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Drawing attention to the inconvenience caused, SCBA president Singh said the closure of the Supreme Court metro station by the police had severely affected access to the court complex